What is the difference between Alien Purple and Pale Blue Dot?

ΔE 26 (loose). Pale Blue Dot is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alien Purple vs Pale Blue Dot

Alien Purple

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

Pale Blue Dot

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3e6fdd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pale Blue Dot is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Alien Purple.

Can I use Pale Blue Dot instead of Alien Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Pale Blue Dot is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Alien Purple.

Can I use Alien Purple instead of Pale Blue Dot?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alien Purple is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer.

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 Alien Purple on the colour wheel See Pale Blue Dot on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Alien Purple

Alien Purple vs Purple RainBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Pale Blue Dot
Alien Purple vs Purple People EaterBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Pale Blue Dot
Alien Purple vs Violet SkiesBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Pale Blue Dot

Other Army Painter paints close to Pale Blue Dot

Pale Blue Dot vs Sapphire GemWarpaints Air · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Alien Purple
Pale Blue Dot vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Alien Purple
Pale Blue Dot vs Royal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Alien Purple

All matches: Alien Purple equivalents · Pale Blue Dot equivalents