Steel Shadow vs USN Sea Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. USN Sea Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Steel Shadow.

Can I use USN Sea Blue instead of Steel Shadow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). USN Sea Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Steel Shadow.

Can I use Steel Shadow instead of USN Sea Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steel Shadow is a little darker, 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.