ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Mediterranean Blue.
Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Imperial Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Mediterranean Blue.
The same difference applies the other way round: Mediterranean Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.
See Mediterranean Blue on the colour wheel See Imperial Blue on the colour wheel
All matches: Mediterranean Blue equivalents · Imperial Blue equivalents