Dark Sky vs Phthalo Cyanine Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Phthalo Cyanine Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Dark Sky.

Can I use Phthalo Cyanine Blue instead of Dark Sky?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Phthalo Cyanine Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Dark Sky.

Can I use Dark Sky instead of Phthalo Cyanine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Sky is a little darker, 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.