Deep Purple vs Cultist Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 15.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cultist Purple is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Deep Purple.

Can I use Cultist Purple instead of Deep Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Cultist Purple is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Deep Purple.

Can I use Deep Purple instead of Cultist Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Purple is a little darker, 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.