Starship Grey vs JGSD Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. JGSD Brown is noticeably darker, more muted than Starship Grey.

Can I use JGSD Brown instead of Starship Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). JGSD Brown is noticeably darker, more muted than Starship Grey.

Can I use Starship Grey instead of JGSD Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Starship Grey is noticeably lighter, 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.