Thunder Storm vs Dark Sea Ben

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Sea Ben is a little lighter, cooler than Thunder Storm.

Can I use Dark Sea Ben instead of Thunder Storm?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Sea Ben is a little lighter, cooler than Thunder Storm.

Can I use Thunder Storm instead of Dark Sea Ben?

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