King Purple vs Basalt Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Basalt Grey is more muted than King Purple.

Can I use Basalt Grey instead of King Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Basalt Grey is more muted than King Purple.

Can I use King Purple instead of Basalt Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: King Purple is more saturated.

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.