Night Scales vs Dark Elder Bronze

How close are they?

ΔE 22.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Elder Bronze is a little lighter, more saturated than Night Scales.

Can I use Dark Elder Bronze instead of Night Scales?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Dark Elder Bronze is a little lighter, more saturated than Night Scales.

Can I use Night Scales instead of Dark Elder Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Night Scales is a little darker, 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.