Purple vs Light Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Light Violet is a little lighter, cooler than Purple.

Can I use Light Violet instead of Purple?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Light Violet is a little lighter, cooler than Purple.

Can I use Purple instead of Light Violet?

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