What is the difference between Hexed Violet and Azure Blue?

ΔE 20 (loose). Azure Blue is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hexed Violet vs Azure Blue

Hexed Violet

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9482ba (estimate)

Azure Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-370
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #577faf (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Azure Blue is a little darker, cooler than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Azure Blue instead of Hexed Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Azure Blue is a little darker, cooler than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Hexed Violet instead of Azure Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hexed Violet is a little lighter, warmer.

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 Hexed Violet on the colour wheel See Azure Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Hexed Violet

Hexed Violet vs Violet (H-49)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Azure Blue
Hexed Violet vs Violet (N-49)Acrysion · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Azure Blue
Hexed Violet vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue (C-374)Mr. Color · ΔE 22, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Azure Blue

Azure Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Hexed Violet
Azure Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Hexed Violet
Azure Blue vs Consul BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Hexed Violet

All matches: Hexed Violet equivalents · Azure Blue equivalents