Blue vs Magic Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 22.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magic Blue is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Blue.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Magic Blue instead of Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Magic Blue is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Blue.

Can I use Blue instead of Magic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue is noticeably darker, 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.