Royal Cloak vs Skink Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 19.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Skink Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Royal Cloak.

Can I use Skink Blue instead of Royal Cloak?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Skink Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Royal Cloak.

Can I use Royal Cloak instead of Skink Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Royal Cloak is a little lighter, 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.