Light Magenta vs Light Pink

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Pink is noticeably darker, more saturated than Light Magenta.

Can I use Light Pink instead of Light Magenta?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Light Pink is noticeably darker, more saturated than Light Magenta.

Can I use Light Magenta instead of Light Pink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Magenta is noticeably 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.