Adriatic Blue vs Aquamarine

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Aquamarine is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Adriatic Blue.

Can I use Aquamarine instead of Adriatic Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Aquamarine is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Adriatic Blue.

Can I use Adriatic Blue instead of Aquamarine?

The same difference applies the other way round: Adriatic Blue is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler.

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.