Phantasmal Blue vs Electric Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Electric Blue is cooler than Phantasmal Blue.

Can I use Electric Blue instead of Phantasmal Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Electric Blue is cooler than Phantasmal Blue.

Can I use Phantasmal Blue instead of Electric Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phantasmal Blue is warmer.

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.