Talisman Purple vs Emperor's Children

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Emperor's Children is a little darker than Talisman Purple.

Can I use Emperor's Children instead of Talisman Purple?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Emperor's Children is a little darker than Talisman Purple.

Can I use Talisman Purple instead of Emperor's Children?

The same difference applies the other way round: Talisman Purple is a little lighter.

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.