Dark Metallic Blue vs Sapphire Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sapphire Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Dark Metallic Blue.

Can I use Sapphire Blue instead of Dark Metallic Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Sapphire Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Dark Metallic Blue.

Can I use Dark Metallic Blue instead of Sapphire Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Metallic Blue is a little darker, more saturated, 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.