RAF Azure Blue vs Steel Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Steel Grey is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than RAF Azure Blue.

Can I use Steel Grey instead of RAF Azure Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Steel Grey is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than RAF Azure Blue.

Can I use RAF Azure Blue instead of Steel Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Azure Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer.

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.