Purple Quasar vs Chainmail

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Chainmail is much more muted than Purple Quasar.

Can I use Chainmail instead of Purple Quasar?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Chainmail is much more muted than Purple Quasar.

Can I use Purple Quasar instead of Chainmail?

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.