Forbidden Fruit vs Faded Plum

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Faded Plum is a little darker, cooler than Forbidden Fruit.

Can I use Faded Plum instead of Forbidden Fruit?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Faded Plum is a little darker, cooler than Forbidden Fruit.

Can I use Forbidden Fruit instead of Faded Plum?

The same difference applies the other way round: Forbidden Fruit is a little lighter, 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.