Fairy Dust vs Gloss Aluminum

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Gloss Aluminum is a little lighter, more muted than Fairy Dust.

Can I use Gloss Aluminum instead of Fairy Dust?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Gloss Aluminum is a little lighter, more muted than Fairy Dust.

Can I use Fairy Dust instead of Gloss Aluminum?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fairy Dust 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.