Moldy Wine vs Sword Hilt Burgundy

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sword Hilt Burgundy is much more muted than Moldy Wine.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Sword Hilt Burgundy instead of Moldy Wine?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Sword Hilt Burgundy is much more muted than Moldy Wine.

Can I use Moldy Wine instead of Sword Hilt Burgundy?

The same difference applies the other way round: Moldy Wine is much more saturated.

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.