Paint comparison
Macragge Blue vs The Army Painter Ultramarine Blue
A side-by-side comparison of Citadel Macragge Blue and The Army Painter Ultramarine Blue — swatches, the CIEDE2000 colour difference, and which one to reach for.
Macragge Blue
ΔE 2.0
Very close Ultramarine Blue
Which should you use?
Ultramarine Blue is a very close stand-in for Macragge Blue; the small difference all but disappears under a wash and highlights.
ΔE is measured with CIEDE2000 from approximate, community-referenced swatch colours — close, never exact. Formulation, finish and coverage differ between brands, so always confirm against a physical swatch before committing a whole army to a substitute.
Want the whole range at a glance? See the The Army Painter conversion chart, or run any colour through the Paint Converter.