Violet Skies vs Orchid Light

How close are they?

ΔE 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Orchid Light is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Violet Skies.

Can I use Orchid Light instead of Violet Skies?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Orchid Light is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Violet Skies.

Can I use Violet Skies instead of Orchid Light?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violet Skies is a little darker, 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.