Spectral Blue vs Dewpath

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dewpath is a little darker, more saturated than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Dewpath instead of Spectral Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dewpath is a little darker, more saturated than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Spectral Blue instead of Dewpath?

The same difference applies the other way round: Spectral Blue 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.