Royal Cloak vs Dark Rose

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Rose is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Royal Cloak.

Can I use Dark Rose instead of Royal Cloak?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Rose is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Royal Cloak.

Can I use Royal Cloak instead of Dark Rose?

The same difference applies the other way round: Royal Cloak is a little darker, more muted, 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.