Night Sky vs Gray Violet (Luftwaffe)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.0, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Gray Violet (Luftwaffe) is a little lighter, more muted than Night Sky.

Can I use Gray Violet (Luftwaffe) instead of Night Sky?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Gray Violet (Luftwaffe) is a little lighter, more muted than Night Sky.

Can I use Night Sky instead of Gray Violet (Luftwaffe)?

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.