Lavender vs Hexed Violet

Lavender

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17004
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7b689e (estimate)

Hexed Violet

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9482ba (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hexed Violet is noticeably lighter than Lavender.

Can I use Hexed Violet instead of Lavender?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Hexed Violet is noticeably lighter than Lavender.

Can I use Lavender instead of Hexed Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lavender is noticeably darker.

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 Lavender on the colour wheel See Hexed Violet on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Lavender

Other AK Interactive paints close to Hexed Violet

All matches: Lavender equivalents · Hexed Violet equivalents

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