Glorious Magenta vs Deep Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deep Purple is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Glorious Magenta.

Can I use Deep Purple instead of Glorious Magenta?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Deep Purple is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Glorious Magenta.

Can I use Glorious Magenta instead of Deep Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Glorious Magenta is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer.

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.