Thunderhawk Blue vs Gray Violet (Luftwaffe)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gray Violet (Luftwaffe) is a little lighter, more muted than Thunderhawk Blue.

Can I use Gray Violet (Luftwaffe) instead of Thunderhawk Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Gray Violet (Luftwaffe) is a little lighter, more muted than Thunderhawk Blue.

Can I use Thunderhawk Blue instead of Gray Violet (Luftwaffe)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thunderhawk Blue is a little darker, more saturated.

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.