Runic Cobalt vs Wolf Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wolf Grey is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Runic Cobalt.

Can I use Wolf Grey instead of Runic Cobalt?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Wolf Grey is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Runic Cobalt.

Can I use Runic Cobalt instead of Wolf Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Runic Cobalt is noticeably 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.