Night Sky vs Gray FS36081

How close are they?

ΔE 4.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Gray FS36081 is a little darker, warmer than Night Sky.

Can I use Gray FS36081 instead of Night Sky?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Gray FS36081 is a little darker, warmer than Night Sky.

Can I use Night Sky instead of Gray FS36081?

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