AII Light Blue vs Steel Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Steel Grey is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than AII Light Blue.

Can I use Steel Grey instead of AII Light Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Steel Grey is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than AII Light Blue.

Can I use AII Light Blue instead of Steel Grey?

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

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.