ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Paynes Gray is noticeably darker than Mechanicus Standard Grey.
Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Paynes Gray is noticeably darker than Mechanicus Standard Grey.
The same difference applies the other way round: Mechanicus Standard Grey is noticeably 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.
See Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel See Paynes Gray on the colour wheel
All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Paynes Gray equivalents