Field Grey vs Necromancer Cloak

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Necromancer Cloak is a little darker, more saturated than Field Grey.

Can I use Necromancer Cloak instead of Field Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Necromancer Cloak is a little darker, more saturated than Field Grey.

Can I use Field Grey instead of Necromancer Cloak?

The same difference applies the other way round: Field Grey is a little lighter, more muted.

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.