Pixie Pink vs Hot Pink

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hot Pink is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Pixie Pink.

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

Can I use Hot Pink instead of Pixie Pink?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Hot Pink is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Pixie Pink.

Can I use Pixie Pink instead of Hot Pink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pixie Pink is a little darker, more saturated, cooler.

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.