Nightmare Purple vs Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Purple is a little lighter, more muted than Nightmare Purple.

Can I use Purple instead of Nightmare Purple?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Purple is a little lighter, more muted than Nightmare Purple.

Can I use Nightmare Purple instead of Purple?

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

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.