Hexed Violet vs Amethyst Purple

Hexed Violet

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

Amethyst Purple

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09024
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#856e9d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Amethyst Purple is a little darker than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Amethyst Purple instead of Hexed Violet?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Amethyst Purple is a little darker than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Hexed Violet instead of Amethyst Purple?

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

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 Amethyst Purple on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Hexed Violet

Other Army Painter paints close to Amethyst Purple

All matches: Hexed Violet equivalents · Amethyst Purple equivalents

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