Calth Blue Clear vs Cobalt Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 6.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cobalt Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Calth Blue Clear.

Can I use Cobalt Blue instead of Calth Blue Clear?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Cobalt Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Calth Blue Clear.

Can I use Calth Blue Clear instead of Cobalt Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Calth Blue Clear is a little darker, more muted.

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.