Thunderous Blue vs Thunderhawk Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Thunderhawk Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Thunderous Blue.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Thunderhawk Blue instead of Thunderous Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Thunderhawk Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Thunderous Blue.

Can I use Thunderous Blue instead of Thunderhawk Blue?

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