Medium Grey FS 36270 vs Celestra Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Celestra Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than Medium Grey FS 36270.

Can I use Celestra Grey instead of Medium Grey FS 36270?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Celestra Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than Medium Grey FS 36270.

Can I use Medium Grey FS 36270 instead of Celestra Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Grey FS 36270 is a little darker, 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.