Emperor's Children vs Light Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Magenta is noticeably lighter than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Light Magenta instead of Emperor's Children?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Light Magenta is noticeably lighter than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Emperor's Children instead of Light Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor's Children is noticeably darker.

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.