What is the difference between Hexed Violet and Dead Purple?

ΔE 29 (loose). Dead Purple is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hexed Violet vs Dead Purple

Hexed Violet

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

Dead Purple

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA17
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #544162 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dead Purple is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Dead Purple instead of Hexed Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Dead Purple is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Hexed Violet instead of Dead Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hexed Violet is noticeably lighter, 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.

See Hexed Violet on the colour wheel See Dead Purple on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Hexed Violet

Hexed Violet vs Ignis Fatuus (NA31)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dead Purple
Hexed Violet vs Ghost Blue (NA29)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Dead Purple
Hexed Violet vs Thunder Blue (NA27)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Dead Purple

Other Army Painter paints close to Dead Purple

Dead Purple vs Terrestrial TitanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Hexed Violet
Dead Purple vs Dark SkyWarpaints Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Hexed Violet
Dead Purple vs Broodmother PurpleWarpaints Air · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Hexed Violet

All matches: Hexed Violet equivalents · Dead Purple equivalents