Kantor Blue vs Phthalo Cyanine Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Phthalo Cyanine Blue is a little lighter, much more muted than Kantor Blue.

Can I use Phthalo Cyanine Blue instead of Kantor Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Phthalo Cyanine Blue is a little lighter, much more muted than Kantor Blue.

Can I use Kantor Blue instead of Phthalo Cyanine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Kantor Blue is a little darker, much more saturated.

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.