What is the difference between Calgar Blue and Violet?

ΔE 16 (loose). Violet is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Calgar Blue vs Violet

Calgar Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a60a8 (estimate)

Violet

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-49
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6f7ec8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Violet is noticeably lighter, warmer than Calgar Blue.

Can I use Violet instead of Calgar Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Violet is noticeably lighter, warmer than Calgar Blue.

Can I use Calgar Blue instead of Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Calgar Blue is noticeably darker, 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 Calgar Blue on the colour wheel See Violet on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Calgar Blue

Calgar Blue vs Blue (C-5)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Violet
Calgar Blue vs Blue (H-5)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Violet
Calgar Blue vs Blue (N-5)Acrysion · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Violet

Other Citadel paints close to Violet

Violet vs Teclis BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Calgar Blue
Violet vs Imrik BlueColour: Dry · ΔE 16, loose
Violet vs Calth Blue ClearColour: Air · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Calgar Blue equivalents · Violet equivalents