True Blood vs Cherry Wood

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cherry Wood is a little lighter, warmer than True Blood.

Can I use Cherry Wood instead of True Blood?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Cherry Wood is a little lighter, warmer than True Blood.

Can I use True Blood instead of Cherry Wood?

The same difference applies the other way round: True Blood is a little darker, 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.