Skavenblight Dinge vs Dark Elf Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Elf Shadow is a little darker than Skavenblight Dinge.

Can I use Dark Elf Shadow instead of Skavenblight Dinge?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Elf Shadow is a little darker than Skavenblight Dinge.

Can I use Skavenblight Dinge instead of Dark Elf Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skavenblight Dinge is a little lighter.

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.