Purple vs Lustful Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Lustful Purple is noticeably lighter, cooler than Purple.

Can I use Lustful Purple instead of Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Lustful Purple is noticeably lighter, cooler than Purple.

Can I use Purple instead of Lustful Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple is noticeably 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.