Broodmother Purple vs Shadow Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Shadow Violet is warmer than Broodmother Purple.

Can I use Shadow Violet instead of Broodmother Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Shadow Violet is warmer than Broodmother Purple.

Can I use Broodmother Purple instead of Shadow Violet?

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