What is the difference between Hexed Violet and Thunder Blue?

ΔE 25 (loose). Thunder Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hexed Violet vs Thunder Blue

Hexed Violet

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

Thunder Blue

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA27
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3964b1 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Thunder Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Thunder Blue instead of Hexed Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Thunder Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Hexed Violet instead of Thunder Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hexed Violet is noticeably lighter, much more muted, 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 Thunder Blue 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 Thunder Blue
Hexed Violet vs Ghost Blue (NA29)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Thunder Blue
Hexed Violet vs Dead Purple (NA17)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 29, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Thunder Blue

Thunder Blue vs Sapphire GemWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Hexed Violet
Thunder Blue vs Royal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Hexed Violet
Thunder Blue vs Viking BlueWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 7, close · closer than Hexed Violet

All matches: Hexed Violet equivalents · Thunder Blue equivalents