I believe that @Rik_Newell runs a shop specialising in decorative paints, so I suspect he has a fair amount of specialist knowledge.
Thank you for the correction. I’m afraid I rushed to judgment and I’m grateful you took the effort to get the record set straight. I’ve edited my post.
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My post also now edited 
Step 1 was using isopropyl alcohol to even the stain out. And then a crayon to lighten it a fraction. Will let it sit until next changeover and then try to lighten it further &/cover it.
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That’s excellent work! You’ve reached the need to take off glasses and polish them before being sure stage!
Brilliant Jane, I think most people would not even notice it now! What did you end up doing?
After the isopropyl alcohol I crawled around the skirting board to scrape out tiny flecks of the paint. Which I put in a miniature container and added a bit of water and left to rehydrate for a day or two. But it was a bit too watery, so now have a drip. But much better so can probably live with it,
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Bloody good effort though Jane. Probably blend in with a bit of aging, dont forget thats nearly new paint so bound to be a bit of difference to the old.