Broodmother Purple vs Von Evile Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Von Evile Purple is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Broodmother Purple.

Can I use Von Evile Purple instead of Broodmother Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Von Evile Purple is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Broodmother Purple.

Can I use Broodmother Purple instead of Von Evile Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Broodmother 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.