Aegis Aqua vs Skink Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Skink Blue is a little darker, more muted than Aegis Aqua.

Can I use Skink Blue instead of Aegis Aqua?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Skink Blue is a little darker, more muted than Aegis Aqua.

Can I use Aegis Aqua instead of Skink Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Aegis Aqua 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.