Omega Blue vs Navy Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Navy Blue is more muted, warmer than Omega Blue.

Can I use Navy Blue instead of Omega Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Navy Blue is more muted, warmer than Omega Blue.

Can I use Omega Blue instead of Navy Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Omega Blue 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.