Fairy Dust vs Purple Quasar

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Purple Quasar is a little lighter, more saturated than Fairy Dust.

Can I use Purple Quasar instead of Fairy Dust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Purple Quasar is a little lighter, more saturated than Fairy Dust.

Can I use Fairy Dust instead of Purple Quasar?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fairy Dust is a little darker, more muted.

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.