Alien Purple vs Hexed Lichen

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hexed Lichen is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Alien Purple.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Hexed Lichen instead of Alien Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Hexed Lichen is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Alien Purple.

Can I use Alien Purple instead of Hexed Lichen?

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