Purple Anodized Aluminum vs Ultramarine Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 16.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ultramarine Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Purple Anodized Aluminum.

Can I use Ultramarine Blue instead of Purple Anodized Aluminum?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Ultramarine Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Purple Anodized Aluminum.

Can I use Purple Anodized Aluminum instead of Ultramarine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple Anodized Aluminum is noticeably lighter, 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.