Night Sky vs Dark Grey Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Grey Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Night Sky.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Dark Grey Blue instead of Night Sky?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Grey Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Night Sky.

Can I use Night Sky instead of Dark Grey Blue?

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