Demon Purple vs Mechanicus Standard Grey

Demon Purple

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17006
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#624862 (estimate)

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a4048 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker, much more muted than Demon Purple.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Demon Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker, much more muted than Demon Purple.

Can I use Demon Purple instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Demon Purple is a little lighter, 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.

See Demon Purple on the colour wheel See Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Demon Purple

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

All matches: Demon Purple equivalents · Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents

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