Onyx Skin vs Starship Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Starship Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Onyx Skin.

Can I use Starship Grey instead of Onyx Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Starship Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Onyx Skin.

Can I use Onyx Skin instead of Starship Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Onyx Skin is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer.

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.