What is the difference between Bright Violet and Coven Purple?

ΔE 16 (loose). Coven Purple is a little lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Bright Violet vs Coven Purple

Bright Violet

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code: AMMO.F-539
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #74648c (estimate)

Coven Purple

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a68a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Coven Purple is a little lighter, much more saturated than Bright Violet.

Can I use Coven Purple instead of Bright Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Coven Purple is a little lighter, much more saturated than Bright Violet.

Can I use Bright Violet instead of Coven Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Violet 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 Bright Violet on the colour wheel See Coven Purple on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Bright Violet

Bright Violet vs Hexed VioletWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Coven Purple
Bright Violet vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 17, loose
Bright Violet vs Alpha BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 17, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Coven Purple

Coven Purple vs Mauve (ATOM-20155)ATOM · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Bright Violet
Coven Purple vs Lavender (IONIC-0081)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 21, loose
Coven Purple vs Light Plum (ATOM-20154)ATOM · ΔE 22, loose

All matches: Bright Violet equivalents · Coven Purple equivalents