Blue Flux vs Light Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue is a little lighter, cooler than Blue Flux.

Can I use Light Blue instead of Blue Flux?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Light Blue is a little lighter, cooler than Blue Flux.

Can I use Blue Flux instead of Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue Flux is a little darker, 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.