Fairy Dust vs Sharkfin Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sharkfin Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Fairy Dust.

Can I use Sharkfin Blue instead of Fairy Dust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Sharkfin Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Fairy Dust.

Can I use Fairy Dust instead of Sharkfin Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fairy Dust is a little darker, more muted.

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.