Teclis Blue vs Ultramarine Violet

Teclis Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a78c0 (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 25.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ultramarine Violet is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Teclis Blue.

Can I use Ultramarine Violet instead of Teclis Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Ultramarine Violet is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Teclis Blue.

Can I use Teclis Blue instead of Ultramarine Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Teclis Blue is a little darker, more muted, 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 Teclis Blue on the colour wheel See Ultramarine Violet on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Teclis Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Ultramarine Violet

All matches: Teclis Blue equivalents · Ultramarine Violet equivalents

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