Grimoire Purple vs Royal Cloak

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Royal Cloak is much more muted, cooler than Grimoire Purple.

Can I use Royal Cloak instead of Grimoire Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Royal Cloak is much more muted, cooler than Grimoire Purple.

Can I use Grimoire Purple instead of Royal Cloak?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grimoire Purple is much 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.