Ocean Depths vs Military Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Military Blue is more muted, warmer than Ocean Depths.

Can I use Military Blue instead of Ocean Depths?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Military Blue is more muted, warmer than Ocean Depths.

Can I use Ocean Depths instead of Military Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ocean Depths is 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.