XV-88 vs Arabic Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Arabic Shadow is a little lighter, cooler than XV-88.

Can I use Arabic Shadow instead of XV-88?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Arabic Shadow is a little lighter, cooler than XV-88.

Can I use XV-88 instead of Arabic Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: XV-88 is a little darker, 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.