Hydra Turquoise vs Air Superiority Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 16.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Air Superiority Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Hydra Turquoise.

Can I use Air Superiority Blue instead of Hydra Turquoise?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Air Superiority Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Hydra Turquoise.

Can I use Hydra Turquoise instead of Air Superiority Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hydra Turquoise 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.