Faded Plum vs Light Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Violet is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Faded Plum.

Can I use Light Violet instead of Faded Plum?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Light Violet is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Faded Plum.

Can I use Faded Plum instead of Light Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Faded Plum is a little lighter, more muted, 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.