Hazardous Smog vs Caribbean Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Caribbean Blue is more muted, cooler than Hazardous Smog.

Can I use Caribbean Blue instead of Hazardous Smog?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Caribbean Blue is more muted, cooler than Hazardous Smog.

Can I use Hazardous Smog instead of Caribbean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hazardous Smog is 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.