Navy Blue vs Payne’s Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 7.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Payne’s Grey is a little lighter, warmer than Navy Blue.

Can I use Payne’s Grey instead of Navy Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Payne’s Grey is a little lighter, warmer than Navy Blue.

Can I use Navy Blue instead of Payne’s Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Navy Blue is a little darker, cooler.

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.