Ocean Blue vs Royal Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 7.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Royal Purple is a little darker, warmer than Ocean Blue.

Can I use Royal Purple instead of Ocean Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Royal Purple is a little darker, warmer than Ocean Blue.

Can I use Ocean Blue instead of Royal Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ocean Blue 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.