Thunder Storm vs Abyssal Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Abyssal Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Thunder Storm.

Can I use Abyssal Blue instead of Thunder Storm?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Abyssal Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Thunder Storm.

Can I use Thunder Storm instead of Abyssal Blue?

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

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.