Stratos Blue vs Scinari Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scinari Blue is a little darker, more saturated than Stratos Blue.

Can I use Scinari Blue instead of Stratos Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Scinari Blue is a little darker, more saturated than Stratos Blue.

Can I use Stratos Blue instead of Scinari Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Stratos Blue is a little lighter, more muted.

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.