Murder Scene vs Garnet Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Garnet Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Murder Scene.

Can I use Garnet Purple instead of Murder Scene?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Garnet Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Murder Scene.

Can I use Murder Scene instead of Garnet Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Murder Scene is a little darker, more muted, 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.