Intermediate Blue (US Navy) vs Deep Sky Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deep Sky Blue is more saturated, warmer than Intermediate Blue (US Navy).

Can I use Deep Sky Blue instead of Intermediate Blue (US Navy)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Deep Sky Blue is more saturated, warmer than Intermediate Blue (US Navy).

Can I use Intermediate Blue (US Navy) instead of Deep Sky Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Intermediate Blue (US Navy) is 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.