Phantom Violet vs Deep Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deep Magenta is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Phantom Violet.

Can I use Deep Magenta instead of Phantom Violet?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Deep Magenta is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Phantom Violet.

Can I use Phantom Violet instead of Deep Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phantom Violet 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.