Soft Black vs Corvus Black

How close are they?

ΔE 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Corvus Black is a little darker, more saturated than Soft Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Soft Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Corvus Black is a little darker, more saturated than Soft Black.

Can I use Soft Black instead of Corvus Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Soft Black is a little lighter, 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.