Blue Violet vs Kakophoni Purple

Blue Violet

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Pastel
Code
AK11070
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#836ea5 (estimate)

Kakophoni Purple

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a3a8a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Kakophoni Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Blue Violet.

Can I use Kakophoni Purple instead of Blue Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Kakophoni Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Blue Violet.

Can I use Blue Violet instead of Kakophoni Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue Violet is noticeably lighter, much more muted, 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.

See Blue Violet on the colour wheel See Kakophoni Purple on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Blue Violet

Other AK Interactive paints close to Kakophoni Purple

All matches: Blue Violet equivalents · Kakophoni Purple equivalents

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