Indian Shadow vs Violet Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Violet Red is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Indian Shadow.

Can I use Violet Red instead of Indian Shadow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Violet Red is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Indian Shadow.

Can I use Indian Shadow instead of Violet Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Indian Shadow 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.