Nightroot Shade vs Tempest Blue Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 22.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Tempest Blue Wash is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Tempest Blue Wash instead of Nightroot Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Tempest Blue Wash is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Nightroot Shade instead of Tempest Blue Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nightroot Shade is noticeably darker, 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.