Medium Violet vs Permanent Violet Dark

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Permanent Violet Dark is more saturated, warmer than Medium Violet.

Can I use Permanent Violet Dark instead of Medium Violet?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Permanent Violet Dark is more saturated, warmer than Medium Violet.

Can I use Medium Violet instead of Permanent Violet Dark?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Violet is more muted, cooler.

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.