Kraken Lavender vs Airbrush Thinner

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Airbrush Thinner is a little lighter, much more muted than Kraken Lavender.

Can I use Airbrush Thinner instead of Kraken Lavender?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Airbrush Thinner is a little lighter, much more muted than Kraken Lavender.

Can I use Kraken Lavender instead of Airbrush Thinner?

The same difference applies the other way round: Kraken Lavender is a little darker, much 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.