What is the difference between Macragge Blue and Character Blue?

ΔE 17 (loose). Character Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Macragge Blue vs Character Blue

Macragge Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a3a7a (estimate)

Character Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-110
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #254aa5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Character Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Macragge Blue.

Can I use Character Blue instead of Macragge Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Character Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Macragge Blue.

Can I use Macragge Blue instead of Character Blue?

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

See Macragge Blue on the colour wheel See Character Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Macragge Blue

Macragge Blue vs Phthalo Cyanine Blue (H-322)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Character Blue
Macragge Blue vs Bright Blue (C-65)Mr. Color · ΔE 17, loose
Macragge Blue vs Bright Blue (H-15)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 17, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Character Blue

Character Blue vs Calth Blue ClearColour: Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Macragge Blue
Character Blue vs Calgar BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Macragge Blue
Character Blue vs Macragge BlueColour: Air · ΔE 17, loose

All matches: Macragge Blue equivalents · Character Blue equivalents