Caribbean Ocean vs Aethermatic Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Aethermatic Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Caribbean Ocean.

Can I use Aethermatic Blue instead of Caribbean Ocean?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Aethermatic Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Caribbean Ocean.

Can I use Caribbean Ocean instead of Aethermatic Blue?

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