Hive Dweller Purple vs Fairy Blood

How close are they?

ΔE 17.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Fairy Blood is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Hive Dweller Purple.

Can I use Fairy Blood instead of Hive Dweller Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Fairy Blood is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Hive Dweller Purple.

Can I use Hive Dweller Purple instead of Fairy Blood?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hive Dweller Purple is a little darker, much 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.