Moldy Wine vs Sunset Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sunset Purple is a little darker, cooler than Moldy Wine.

Can I use Sunset Purple instead of Moldy Wine?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Sunset Purple is a little darker, cooler than Moldy Wine.

Can I use Moldy Wine instead of Sunset Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Moldy Wine 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.