Magic Blue vs Leviadon Blue

Magic Blue

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

Leviadon Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a5a8a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Leviadon Blue is noticeably darker, more muted than Magic Blue.

Can I use Leviadon Blue instead of Magic Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Leviadon Blue is noticeably darker, more muted than Magic Blue.

Can I use Magic Blue instead of Leviadon Blue?

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

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 Leviadon Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Magic Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Leviadon Blue

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