Intense Pink vs Emperor's Children

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Emperor's Children is more muted, cooler than Intense Pink.

Can I use Emperor's Children instead of Intense Pink?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Emperor's Children is more muted, cooler than Intense Pink.

Can I use Intense Pink instead of Emperor's Children?

The same difference applies the other way round: Intense Pink is 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.