Ashroot vs Purple Black

How close are they?

ΔE 9.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Purple Black is a little darker, more muted than Ashroot.

Can I use Purple Black instead of Ashroot?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Purple Black is a little darker, more muted than Ashroot.

Can I use Ashroot instead of Purple Black?

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

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.