Nightroot Shade vs Armor Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 18.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Armor Wash is a little lighter, more muted than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Armor Wash instead of Nightroot Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Armor Wash is a little lighter, more muted than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Nightroot Shade instead of Armor Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nightroot Shade is a little darker, more saturated.

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.