Weird Elixir vs Light Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Magenta is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Weird Elixir.

Can I use Light Magenta instead of Weird Elixir?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Light Magenta is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Weird Elixir.

Can I use Weird Elixir instead of Light Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Weird Elixir is a little darker, more muted, 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.