Administratum Grey vs Cold Armour

How close are they?

ΔE 20.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cold Armour is noticeably darker, more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Cold Armour instead of Administratum Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Cold Armour is noticeably darker, more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Cold Armour?

The same difference applies the other way round: Administratum Grey is noticeably 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.