Ultimate Cup of Coffee vs Mechanicus Standard Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than Ultimate Cup of Coffee.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Ultimate Cup of Coffee?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than Ultimate Cup of Coffee.

Can I use Ultimate Cup of Coffee instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ultimate Cup of Coffee is a little lighter.

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.