Tree Ancient vs Royal Cloak

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Royal Cloak is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Royal Cloak instead of Tree Ancient?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Royal Cloak is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Tree Ancient instead of Royal Cloak?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tree Ancient 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.