What is the difference between Alien Purple and Bright Blue?

ΔE 16 (loose). Bright Blue is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alien Purple vs Bright Blue

Alien Purple

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

Bright Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-65
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #254aa5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bright Blue is more saturated, cooler than Alien Purple.

Can I use Bright Blue instead of Alien Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Bright Blue is more saturated, cooler than Alien Purple.

Can I use Alien Purple instead of Bright Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alien Purple is 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 Bright Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Alien Purple

Alien Purple vs Purple (C-67)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Bright Blue
Alien Purple vs Purple (H-39)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Bright Blue
Alien Purple vs Purple (N-39)Acrysion · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Bright Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Bright Blue

Bright Blue vs Ultramarine BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Alien Purple
Bright Blue vs Alien PurpleWarpaints Air · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Alien Purple
Bright Blue vs Royal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Alien Purple

All matches: Alien Purple equivalents · Bright Blue equivalents