Cool Ranch vs Ultramarine Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 7.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ultramarine Blue is more muted, cooler than Cool Ranch.

Can I use Ultramarine Blue instead of Cool Ranch?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Ultramarine Blue is more muted, cooler than Cool Ranch.

Can I use Cool Ranch instead of Ultramarine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cool Ranch is 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.