Deep Grey vs Silver Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Silver Grey is a little lighter, cooler than Deep Grey.

Can I use Silver Grey instead of Deep Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Silver Grey is a little lighter, cooler than Deep Grey.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of Silver Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Grey 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.