Ocean Depths vs Payne’s Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Payne’s Grey is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Ocean Depths.

Can I use Payne’s Grey instead of Ocean Depths?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Payne’s Grey is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Ocean Depths.

Can I use Ocean Depths instead of Payne’s Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ocean Depths is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.