Bluish Grey vs Thunderhawk Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Thunderhawk Blue is cooler than Bluish Grey.

Can I use Thunderhawk Blue instead of Bluish Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Thunderhawk Blue is cooler than Bluish Grey.

Can I use Bluish Grey instead of Thunderhawk Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bluish Grey is 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.