Night Sky vs German Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 7.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. German Gray is a little lighter, more muted than Night Sky.

Can I use German Gray instead of Night Sky?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). German Gray is a little lighter, more muted than Night Sky.

Can I use Night Sky instead of German Gray?

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

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.