Uniform Grey vs Faded Gray (Blassgrau)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Faded Gray (Blassgrau) is a little darker, more saturated than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Faded Gray (Blassgrau) instead of Uniform Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Faded Gray (Blassgrau) is a little darker, more saturated than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of Faded Gray (Blassgrau)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Uniform Grey 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.