Beret Maroon vs Permanent Maroon

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Permanent Maroon is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Permanent Maroon instead of Beret Maroon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Permanent Maroon is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Beret Maroon instead of Permanent Maroon?

The same difference applies the other way round: Beret Maroon is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer.

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.