Purple Quasar vs Arctic Blue (Metal.)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Arctic Blue (Metal.) is much more muted than Purple Quasar.

Can I use Arctic Blue (Metal.) instead of Purple Quasar?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Arctic Blue (Metal.) is much more muted than Purple Quasar.

Can I use Purple Quasar instead of Arctic Blue (Metal.)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple Quasar is much 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.