Garnet Purple vs Velvet Red

How close are they?

ΔE 19.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Velvet Red is a little darker, warmer than Garnet Purple.

Can I use Velvet Red instead of Garnet Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Velvet Red is a little darker, warmer than Garnet Purple.

Can I use Garnet Purple instead of Velvet Red?

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