Relic Blue vs Magic Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Magic Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Relic Blue.

Can I use Magic Blue instead of Relic Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Magic Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Relic Blue.

Can I use Relic Blue instead of Magic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Relic Blue is a little darker, more muted.

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.