Wavelength vs Sapphire Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sapphire Blue is a little darker, warmer than Wavelength.

Can I use Sapphire Blue instead of Wavelength?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Sapphire Blue is a little darker, warmer than Wavelength.

Can I use Wavelength instead of Sapphire Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wavelength is a little lighter, 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.