Night Blue vs Stratos Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Stratos Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Night Blue.

Can I use Stratos Blue instead of Night Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Stratos Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Night Blue.

Can I use Night Blue instead of Stratos Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Night Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler.

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.