Chaotic Red vs Bruised Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bruised Purple is a little lighter, cooler than Chaotic Red.

Can I use Bruised Purple instead of Chaotic Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Bruised Purple is a little lighter, cooler than Chaotic Red.

Can I use Chaotic Red instead of Bruised Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chaotic Red is a little darker, 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.