Indigo Sky vs Pale Indigo

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pale Indigo is noticeably lighter, cooler than Indigo Sky.

Can I use Pale Indigo instead of Indigo Sky?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Pale Indigo is noticeably lighter, cooler than Indigo Sky.

Can I use Indigo Sky instead of Pale Indigo?

The same difference applies the other way round: Indigo Sky 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.