Cygnar Blue Base vs Hexed Lichen

How close are they?

ΔE 23.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Hexed Lichen is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Cygnar Blue Base.

Can I use Hexed Lichen instead of Cygnar Blue Base?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Hexed Lichen is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Cygnar Blue Base.

Can I use Cygnar Blue Base instead of Hexed Lichen?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cygnar Blue Base is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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.