What is the difference between Primary Cyan and Magic Blue?

ΔE 15 (fair). Magic Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Primary Cyan vs Magic Blue

Primary Cyan

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E014
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a6ab0 (estimate)

Magic Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.021
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #148dd4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Magic Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Primary Cyan.

Can I use Magic Blue instead of Primary Cyan?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Magic Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Primary Cyan.

Can I use Primary Cyan instead of Magic Blue?

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

See Primary Cyan on the colour wheel See Magic Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Primary Cyan

Primary Cyan vs Andrea Blue (70.841)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Magic Blue
Primary Cyan vs Ultramarine Blue (72.022)Game Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Magic Blue
Primary Cyan vs Azure (70.902)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Magic Blue

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Magic Blue

Magic Blue vs Sky Blue (012)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 6, close · closer than Primary Cyan
Magic Blue vs Faded Ultramarine (013)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 18, loose
Magic Blue vs Blue (005)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 22, loose

All matches: Primary Cyan equivalents · Magic Blue equivalents