ADC Grey FS 16473 vs Flanker Light Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Flanker Light Gray is a little darker than ADC Grey FS 16473.

✓ AK 3rd Generation equivalence chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Flanker Light Gray instead of ADC Grey FS 16473?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Flanker Light Gray is a little darker than ADC Grey FS 16473.

Can I use ADC Grey FS 16473 instead of Flanker Light Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: ADC Grey FS 16473 is a little lighter.

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.