Pastel Salmon vs Drain Life

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Drain Life is noticeably darker, more saturated than Pastel Salmon.

Can I use Drain Life instead of Pastel Salmon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Drain Life is noticeably darker, more saturated than Pastel Salmon.

Can I use Pastel Salmon instead of Drain Life?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pastel Salmon is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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.