Necromancer Purple vs Hexed Lichen

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Hexed Lichen is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Necromancer Purple.

Can I use Hexed Lichen instead of Necromancer Purple?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Hexed Lichen is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Necromancer Purple.

Can I use Necromancer Purple instead of Hexed Lichen?

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