Light Ultramarine Blue vs Magic Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 20.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magic Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Light Ultramarine Blue.

Can I use Magic Blue instead of Light Ultramarine Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Magic Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Light Ultramarine Blue.

Can I use Light Ultramarine Blue instead of Magic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Ultramarine Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer.

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.