Ahriman Blue vs Intermediate Blue FS35164

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Intermediate Blue FS35164 is more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Intermediate Blue FS35164 instead of Ahriman Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Intermediate Blue FS35164 is more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of Intermediate Blue FS35164?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ahriman Blue is more saturated, cooler.

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.