Ash Grey vs Flanker Light Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Flanker Light Gray is a little lighter, more saturated than Ash Grey.

Can I use Flanker Light Gray instead of Ash Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Flanker Light Gray is a little lighter, more saturated than Ash Grey.

Can I use Ash Grey instead of Flanker Light Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ash Grey is a little darker, more muted.

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.