Drain Life vs Bag of Bones

How close are they?

ΔE 26.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bag of Bones is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Drain Life.

Can I use Bag of Bones instead of Drain Life?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Bag of Bones is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Drain Life.

Can I use Drain Life instead of Bag of Bones?

The same difference applies the other way round: Drain Life is noticeably lighter, much 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.