Calth Blue Clear vs Transparent Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 5.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Transparent Blue is a little darker than Calth Blue Clear. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Calth Blue Clear is an opaque base/layer paint and Pro Acryl Transparent Blue is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Transparent Blue instead of Calth Blue Clear?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Transparent Blue is a little darker than Calth Blue Clear. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Calth Blue Clear instead of Transparent Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Calth Blue Clear is a little lighter.

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.