Sky Blue vs Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Sky Blue.

Can I use Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat instead of Sky Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Sky Blue.

Can I use Sky Blue instead of Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sky 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.