Necromancer Purple vs Dark Sky

How close are they?

ΔE 15.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Sky is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Necromancer Purple.

Can I use Dark Sky instead of Necromancer Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Dark Sky is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Necromancer Purple.

Can I use Necromancer Purple instead of Dark Sky?

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