Necromancer Purple vs Alien Purple

Necromancer Purple

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17005
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#524578 (estimate)

Alien Purple

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5f4796 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Alien Purple is a little lighter, much more saturated than Necromancer Purple.

Can I use Alien Purple instead of Necromancer Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Alien Purple is a little lighter, much more saturated than Necromancer Purple.

Can I use Necromancer Purple instead of Alien Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necromancer Purple is a little darker, much more muted.

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 Necromancer Purple on the colour wheel See Alien Purple on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Necromancer Purple

Other AK Interactive paints close to Alien Purple

All matches: Necromancer Purple equivalents · Alien Purple equivalents

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