Amphora Red vs Royal Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 23.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Royal Purple is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Amphora Red.

Can I use Royal Purple instead of Amphora Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Royal Purple is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Amphora Red.

Can I use Amphora Red instead of Royal Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Amphora Red 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.