AII Light Blue vs Cadre Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cadre Grey is a little darker, more muted than AII Light Blue.

Can I use Cadre Grey instead of AII Light Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Cadre Grey is a little darker, more muted than AII Light Blue.

Can I use AII Light Blue instead of Cadre Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: AII Light Blue is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.