As you can immagine I don't have an answer to that :), but your description really matches the fascia I have. It IS deep blue, not at all close to cyan... When mounted it does not look purple, but if taken off the player it does have some almost purple reflections, I have to say. Also, I noticed that the inner side of the fascia has a layer on it that looks almost silver when observed under the sunlight. Don't know if that is normal...

Anyway, again, the difference between the red one and the blue I have is way too big to be subjective.

As to the AR Blue, ok, there's no problem, I'll wait to receive that, which I have already ordered.

Thank you,

Taym
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