Thunder Storm vs Cowling Color

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Cowling Color is a little darker, warmer than Thunder Storm.

Can I use Cowling Color instead of Thunder Storm?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Cowling Color is a little darker, warmer than Thunder Storm.

Can I use Thunder Storm instead of Cowling Color?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thunder Storm is a little lighter, 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.