IJN Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black vs Raven Black

How close are they?

ΔE 3.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Raven Black is a little lighter than IJN Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black.

Can I use Raven Black instead of IJN Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). Raven Black is a little lighter than IJN Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black.

Can I use IJN Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black instead of Raven Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black is a little darker.

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.