Bluish Grey vs Thunderous Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Thunderous Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Bluish Grey.

Can I use Thunderous Blue instead of Bluish Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Thunderous Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Bluish Grey.

Can I use Bluish Grey instead of Thunderous Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bluish Grey is a little darker, more muted, 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.