Cultist Purple vs Blue Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Blue Violet is a little darker than Cultist Purple.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Blue Violet instead of Cultist Purple?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Blue Violet is a little darker than Cultist Purple.

Can I use Cultist Purple instead of Blue Violet?

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

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.