Exile Blue vs Imperial Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Exile Blue.

Can I use Imperial Blue instead of Exile Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Imperial Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Exile Blue.

Can I use Exile Blue instead of Imperial Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Exile Blue is noticeably 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.