Night Sky vs Payne’s Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 6.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Payne’s Grey is a little darker, warmer than Night Sky.

Can I use Payne’s Grey instead of Night Sky?

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

Can I use Night Sky instead of Payne’s Grey?

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.