Garnet Purple vs Deep Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deep Purple is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Garnet Purple.

Can I use Deep Purple instead of Garnet Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Deep Purple is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Garnet Purple.

Can I use Garnet Purple instead of Deep Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Garnet Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.