Baron Blue vs Deep Sky Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deep Sky Blue is a little darker, cooler than Baron Blue.

Can I use Deep Sky Blue instead of Baron Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Deep Sky Blue is a little darker, cooler than Baron Blue.

Can I use Baron Blue instead of Deep Sky Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baron Blue 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.