Tree Ancient vs Ruddy Leather

How close are they?

ΔE 5.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Ruddy Leather is more saturated, cooler than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Ruddy Leather instead of Tree Ancient?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Ruddy Leather is more saturated, cooler than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Tree Ancient instead of Ruddy Leather?

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