Battleship Grey vs Skull Linen

How close are they?

ΔE 18.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Skull Linen is a little darker, much more muted than Battleship Grey.

Can I use Skull Linen instead of Battleship Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Skull Linen is a little darker, much more muted than Battleship Grey.

Can I use Battleship Grey instead of Skull Linen?

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