Let Them Eat Cake vs Celestial Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Celestial Violet is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Let Them Eat Cake.

Can I use Celestial Violet instead of Let Them Eat Cake?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Celestial Violet is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Let Them Eat Cake.

Can I use Let Them Eat Cake instead of Celestial Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Let Them Eat Cake 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.