Fairy Pink vs Warlord Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Warlord Purple is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Fairy Pink.

Can I use Warlord Purple instead of Fairy Pink?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Warlord Purple is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Fairy Pink.

Can I use Fairy Pink instead of Warlord Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fairy Pink is a little lighter, 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.