Whale Grey vs Unders. Blue “Faded”

How close are they?

ΔE 7.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Unders. Blue “Faded” is a little darker, cooler than Whale Grey.

Can I use Unders. Blue “Faded” instead of Whale Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Unders. Blue “Faded” is a little darker, cooler than Whale Grey.

Can I use Whale Grey instead of Unders. Blue “Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Whale Grey is a little lighter, 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.