Patagon Pine vs Aircraft Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Aircraft Gray is more muted, cooler than Patagon Pine.

Can I use Aircraft Gray instead of Patagon Pine?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Aircraft Gray is more muted, cooler than Patagon Pine.

Can I use Patagon Pine instead of Aircraft Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Patagon Pine is 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.