Imperial Blue vs Diabolic Plum

Imperial Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11180
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1c2652 (estimate)

Diabolic Plum

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#56286a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Diabolic Plum is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Imperial Blue.

Can I use Diabolic Plum instead of Imperial Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Diabolic Plum is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Imperial Blue.

Can I use Imperial Blue instead of Diabolic Plum?

The same difference applies the other way round: Imperial Blue is a little darker, 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 Imperial Blue on the colour wheel See Diabolic Plum on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Imperial Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Diabolic Plum

All matches: Imperial Blue equivalents · Diabolic Plum equivalents

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