King Purple vs Night Sky

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Night Sky is a little darker, cooler than King Purple.

Can I use Night Sky instead of King Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Night Sky is a little darker, cooler than King Purple.

Can I use King Purple instead of Night Sky?

The same difference applies the other way round: King Purple is a little lighter, 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.