Gothic Blue vs Amethyst Rayne

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Amethyst Rayne is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Gothic Blue.

Can I use Amethyst Rayne instead of Gothic Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Amethyst Rayne is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Gothic Blue.

Can I use Gothic Blue instead of Amethyst Rayne?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gothic Blue is a little darker, 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.