Bright Sapphire vs Sky Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sky Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Bright Sapphire.

Can I use Sky Blue instead of Bright Sapphire?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Sky Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Bright Sapphire.

Can I use Bright Sapphire instead of Sky Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Sapphire is a little darker, more saturated, 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.