Stormfang vs Faded Gray (Blassgrau)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Faded Gray (Blassgrau) is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Stormfang.

Can I use Faded Gray (Blassgrau) instead of Stormfang?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Faded Gray (Blassgrau) is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Stormfang.

Can I use Stormfang instead of Faded Gray (Blassgrau)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Stormfang is noticeably lighter, 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.