Broodmother Purple vs Dark Navy Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Navy Blue is more muted, cooler than Broodmother Purple.

Can I use Dark Navy Blue instead of Broodmother Purple?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Dark Navy Blue is more muted, cooler than Broodmother Purple.

Can I use Broodmother Purple instead of Dark Navy Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Broodmother Purple is more saturated, 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.