Temple Guard Blue vs Bering Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bering Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Bering Blue instead of Temple Guard Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Bering Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Temple Guard Blue instead of Bering Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Temple Guard Blue is a little darker, 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.