Violet Coven vs Mead Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mead Violet is a little darker than Violet Coven.

Can I use Mead Violet instead of Violet Coven?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Mead Violet is a little darker than Violet Coven.

Can I use Violet Coven instead of Mead Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violet Coven 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.