Malicious Violet vs Purple Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Purple Shadow is a little darker, warmer than Malicious Violet.

Can I use Purple Shadow instead of Malicious Violet?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Purple Shadow is a little darker, warmer than Malicious Violet.

Can I use Malicious Violet instead of Purple Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Malicious Violet is a little lighter, 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.