What is the difference between Alien Purple and Dead Purple?

ΔE 28 (loose). Dead Purple is a little darker, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alien Purple vs Dead Purple

Alien Purple

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

Dead Purple

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA17
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #544162 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dead Purple is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Alien Purple.

Can I use Dead Purple instead of Alien Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Dead Purple is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Alien Purple.

Can I use Alien Purple instead of Dead Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alien Purple is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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.

See Alien Purple on the colour wheel See Dead Purple on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Alien Purple

Alien Purple vs Kingdom Blue (NA25)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dead Purple
Alien Purple vs Ghost Blue (NA29)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dead Purple
Alien Purple vs Thunder Blue (NA27)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Dead Purple

Other Army Painter paints close to Dead Purple

Dead Purple vs Terrestrial TitanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Alien Purple
Dead Purple vs Dark SkyWarpaints Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Alien Purple
Dead Purple vs Broodmother PurpleWarpaints Air · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Alien Purple

All matches: Alien Purple equivalents · Dead Purple equivalents