Cultist Purple vs Sorcerer's Cloak

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sorcerer's Cloak is more muted, warmer than Cultist Purple.

Can I use Sorcerer's Cloak instead of Cultist Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Sorcerer's Cloak is more muted, warmer than Cultist Purple.

Can I use Cultist Purple instead of Sorcerer's Cloak?

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