Battleship Grey vs Ancestral Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ancestral Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Battleship Grey.

Can I use Ancestral Blue instead of Battleship Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Ancestral Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Battleship Grey.

Can I use Battleship Grey instead of Ancestral Blue?

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