Imperial Blue vs Imperial Navy

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Navy is a little lighter, cooler than Imperial Blue.

Can I use Imperial Navy instead of Imperial Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Imperial Navy is a little lighter, cooler than Imperial Blue.

Can I use Imperial Blue instead of Imperial Navy?

The same difference applies the other way round: Imperial Blue is a little darker, 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.