What is the difference between Calth Blue Clear and Ultramarine Violet?

ΔE 22 (loose). Ultramarine Violet is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Calth Blue Clear vs Ultramarine Violet

Calth Blue Clear

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a5ab0 (estimate)

Ultramarine Violet

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Code: PV15
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a7cd6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ultramarine Violet is noticeably lighter, warmer than Calth Blue Clear.

Can I use Ultramarine Violet instead of Calth Blue Clear?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Ultramarine Violet is noticeably lighter, warmer than Calth Blue Clear.

Can I use Calth Blue Clear instead of Ultramarine Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Calth Blue Clear 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 Calth Blue Clear on the colour wheel See Ultramarine Violet on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Calth Blue Clear

Calth Blue Clear vs Primary Cyan (PB15:3 / PW6)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Ultramarine Violet
Calth Blue Clear vs Cerulean Blue, Chromium (PB36)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Ultramarine Violet
Calth Blue Clear vs Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) (PB15:3)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Ultramarine Violet

Other Citadel paints close to Ultramarine Violet

Ultramarine Violet vs Dechala LilacColour: Layer · ΔE 23, loose
Ultramarine Violet vs Calgar BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 24, loose
Ultramarine Violet vs Teclis BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 25, loose

All matches: Calth Blue Clear equivalents · Ultramarine Violet equivalents