Medium Sea Grey vs Administratum Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Administratum Grey is more muted than Medium Sea Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Medium Sea Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Administratum Grey is more muted than Medium Sea Grey.

Can I use Medium Sea Grey instead of Administratum Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Sea Grey is more saturated.

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.