Battleship Grey vs Aethermatic Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Aethermatic Blue is more saturated, warmer than Battleship Grey.

Can I use Aethermatic Blue instead of Battleship Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Aethermatic Blue is more saturated, warmer than Battleship Grey.

Can I use Battleship Grey instead of Aethermatic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Battleship Grey is more muted, cooler.

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.