Cold Pink vs Pink Potion

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pink Potion is more muted, warmer than Cold Pink.

Can I use Pink Potion instead of Cold Pink?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Pink Potion is more muted, warmer than Cold Pink.

Can I use Cold Pink instead of Pink Potion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cold Pink is more saturated, cooler.

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.