Dark Sky vs Dark Mica Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Mica Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Sky.

Can I use Dark Mica Blue instead of Dark Sky?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Dark Mica Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Sky.

Can I use Dark Sky instead of Dark Mica Blue?

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