WWI German Fokker Grey vs M495 Light Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 6.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. M495 Light Gray is a little lighter, warmer than WWI German Fokker Grey.

Can I use M495 Light Gray instead of WWI German Fokker Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). M495 Light Gray is a little lighter, warmer than WWI German Fokker Grey.

Can I use WWI German Fokker Grey instead of M495 Light Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI German Fokker Grey is a little darker, 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.