Weird Elixir vs Faded Plum

How close are they?

ΔE 17.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Faded Plum is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Weird Elixir.

Can I use Faded Plum instead of Weird Elixir?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Faded Plum is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Weird Elixir.

Can I use Weird Elixir instead of Faded Plum?

The same difference applies the other way round: Weird Elixir is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer.

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.