Pink Potion vs Pink

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pink is a little darker, much more saturated than Pink Potion.

Can I use Pink instead of Pink Potion?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Pink is a little darker, much more saturated than Pink Potion.

Can I use Pink Potion instead of Pink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pink Potion is a little lighter, much 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.