Baron Blue vs Mead Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 17.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mead Violet is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Baron Blue.

Can I use Mead Violet instead of Baron Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Mead Violet is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Baron Blue.

Can I use Baron Blue instead of Mead Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baron Blue is a little lighter, 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.