M-485 Blue-Grey vs AMT-7 Greyish Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. AMT-7 Greyish Blue is more saturated than M-485 Blue-Grey.

Can I use AMT-7 Greyish Blue instead of M-485 Blue-Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). AMT-7 Greyish Blue is more saturated than M-485 Blue-Grey.

Can I use M-485 Blue-Grey instead of AMT-7 Greyish Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: M-485 Blue-Grey is more muted.

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.