Marine Blue vs Thunderous Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Thunderous Blue is more muted, cooler than Marine Blue.

Can I use Thunderous Blue instead of Marine Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Thunderous Blue is more muted, cooler than Marine Blue.

Can I use Marine Blue instead of Thunderous Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Marine Blue is more saturated, 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.