Cardinal Purple vs Word Bearers Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Word Bearers Red is more saturated, cooler than Cardinal Purple.

Can I use Word Bearers Red instead of Cardinal Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Word Bearers Red is more saturated, cooler than Cardinal Purple.

Can I use Cardinal Purple instead of Word Bearers Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cardinal Purple is more muted, 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.