Deep Grey vs Imperial Purple

Deep Grey

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#535663 (estimate)

Imperial Purple

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09023
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#58466a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Imperial Purple is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Deep Grey.

Can I use Imperial Purple instead of Deep Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Imperial Purple is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Deep Grey.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of Imperial Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Grey is a little lighter, much more muted, 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.

See Deep Grey on the colour wheel See Imperial Purple on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Deep Grey

Other Army Painter paints close to Imperial Purple

All matches: Deep Grey equivalents · Imperial Purple equivalents

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