Violet vs Enchanted Pink

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Enchanted Pink is much more saturated, warmer than Violet. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Violet is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Army Painter Enchanted Pink is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Enchanted Pink instead of Violet?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Enchanted Pink is much more saturated, warmer than Violet. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Violet instead of Enchanted Pink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violet is 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.