Temple Gate Teal vs Cloud Sea

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cloud Sea is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Temple Gate Teal.

Can I use Cloud Sea instead of Temple Gate Teal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Cloud Sea is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Temple Gate Teal.

Can I use Temple Gate Teal instead of Cloud Sea?

The same difference applies the other way round: Temple Gate Teal is a little 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.