Night Lords Blue vs Bad Bruise

How close are they?

ΔE 22.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bad Bruise is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Night Lords Blue.

Can I use Bad Bruise instead of Night Lords Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Bad Bruise is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Night Lords Blue.

Can I use Night Lords Blue instead of Bad Bruise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Night Lords Blue is a little lighter, much 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.