Sapphire Blue vs Flat Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flat Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Sapphire Blue.

Can I use Flat Blue instead of Sapphire Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Flat Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Sapphire Blue.

Can I use Sapphire Blue instead of Flat Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sapphire Blue is a little darker, 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.