Tree Ancient vs Gnarlwood

How close are they?

ΔE 5.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Gnarlwood is more muted, warmer than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Gnarlwood instead of Tree Ancient?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Gnarlwood is more muted, warmer than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Tree Ancient instead of Gnarlwood?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tree Ancient is more saturated, cooler.

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.