Purple People Eater vs Violet Vamp

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Violet Vamp is a little darker, more saturated than Purple People Eater.

Can I use Violet Vamp instead of Purple People Eater?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Violet Vamp is a little darker, more saturated than Purple People Eater.

Can I use Purple People Eater instead of Violet Vamp?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple People Eater is a little lighter, more muted.

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.