What is the difference between JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue and Ultramarine Blue?

ΔE 13 (fair). Ultramarine Blue is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Ultramarine Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-374
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517ba7 (estimate)

Ultramarine Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.022
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4e75b5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ultramarine Blue is more saturated, warmer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue.

Can I use Ultramarine Blue instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Ultramarine Blue is more saturated, warmer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Ultramarine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is 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 JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel See Ultramarine Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs UK Azure Blue (71.108)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ultramarine Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Deep Sky Blue (70.844)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Ultramarine Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Pastel Blue (70.901)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Ultramarine Blue

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ultramarine Blue

Ultramarine Blue vs Violet (H-49)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Ultramarine Blue vs Violet (N-49)Acrysion · ΔE 10, fair · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Ultramarine Blue vs Azure Blue (C-370)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

All matches: JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents · Ultramarine Blue equivalents