Blanched Berry vs Purple Black

Blanched Berry

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 2
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3d1f29 (estimate)

Purple Black

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA09
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#473b3f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Purple Black is noticeably lighter, more muted than Blanched Berry.

Can I use Purple Black instead of Blanched Berry?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Purple Black is noticeably lighter, more muted than Blanched Berry.

Can I use Blanched Berry instead of Purple Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blanched Berry is noticeably darker, 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.

See Blanched Berry on the colour wheel See Purple Black on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Blanched Berry

Other Army Painter paints close to Purple Black

All matches: Blanched Berry equivalents · Purple Black equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.