Venom Wyrm vs Slate Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Slate Grey is a little darker, more muted than Venom Wyrm.

Can I use Slate Grey instead of Venom Wyrm?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Slate Grey is a little darker, more muted than Venom Wyrm.

Can I use Venom Wyrm instead of Slate Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Venom Wyrm is a little lighter, 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.