Alaitoc Blue vs Intermediate Blue FS35164

How close are they?

ΔE 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Intermediate Blue FS35164 is much more muted, cooler than Alaitoc Blue.

Can I use Intermediate Blue FS35164 instead of Alaitoc Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Intermediate Blue FS35164 is much more muted, cooler than Alaitoc Blue.

Can I use Alaitoc Blue instead of Intermediate Blue FS35164?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alaitoc Blue is much more saturated, warmer.

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.