Tornado Grey vs Necromancer Cloak

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Necromancer Cloak is more muted, cooler than Tornado Grey.

Can I use Necromancer Cloak instead of Tornado Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Necromancer Cloak is more muted, cooler than Tornado Grey.

Can I use Tornado Grey instead of Necromancer Cloak?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tornado Grey is 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.