Magic Blue vs Celestium Blue

Magic Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1878b8 (estimate)

Celestium Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a5aa0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Celestium Blue is noticeably darker, warmer than Magic Blue.

Can I use Celestium Blue instead of Magic Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Celestium Blue is noticeably darker, warmer than Magic Blue.

Can I use Magic Blue instead of Celestium Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magic Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Magic Blue on the colour wheel See Celestium Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Magic Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Celestium Blue

All matches: Magic Blue equivalents · Celestium Blue equivalents

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