Night Sky vs Coal Black

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Coal Black is a little lighter, more saturated than Night Sky.

Can I use Coal Black instead of Night Sky?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Coal Black is a little lighter, more saturated than Night Sky.

Can I use Night Sky instead of Coal Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Night Sky is a little darker, more muted.

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.