Octopus Purple vs Grimoire Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grimoire Purple is warmer than Octopus Purple.

Can I use Grimoire Purple instead of Octopus Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Grimoire Purple is warmer than Octopus Purple.

Can I use Octopus Purple instead of Grimoire Purple?

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