Dark Concrete vs Intermediate Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 7.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Intermediate Blue is more saturated than Dark Concrete.

Can I use Intermediate Blue instead of Dark Concrete?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Intermediate Blue is more saturated than Dark Concrete.

Can I use Dark Concrete instead of Intermediate Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Concrete is more muted.

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.