Night Blue vs Dark Blue RLM24

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Blue RLM24 is a little darker, warmer than Night Blue.

Can I use Dark Blue RLM24 instead of Night Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Blue RLM24 is a little darker, warmer than Night Blue.

Can I use Night Blue instead of Dark Blue RLM24?

The same difference applies the other way round: Night Blue is a little lighter, 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.