Necromancer Purple vs Diabolic Plum

Necromancer Purple

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

Diabolic Plum

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

How close are they?

ΔE 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Diabolic Plum is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Necromancer Purple.

Can I use Diabolic Plum instead of Necromancer Purple?

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

Can I use Necromancer Purple instead of Diabolic Plum?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necromancer Purple is a little 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 Necromancer Purple on the colour wheel See Diabolic Plum on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Necromancer Purple

Other AK Interactive paints close to Diabolic Plum

All matches: Necromancer Purple equivalents · Diabolic Plum equivalents

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