Royal Cloak vs Surf Aqua

How close are they?

ΔE 7.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Surf Aqua is a little darker, more muted than Royal Cloak.

Can I use Surf Aqua instead of Royal Cloak?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Surf Aqua is a little darker, more muted than Royal Cloak.

Can I use Royal Cloak instead of Surf Aqua?

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