Rainfall Blue vs Russ Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Russ Grey is a little darker, more muted than Rainfall Blue.

Can I use Russ Grey instead of Rainfall Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Russ Grey is a little darker, more muted than Rainfall Blue.

Can I use Rainfall Blue instead of Russ Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rainfall Blue is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.