What is the difference between Hexed Violet and Elysium Blue?

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

Hexed Violet vs Elysium Blue

Hexed Violet

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

Elysium Blue

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: midtones
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #547caa (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Elysium Blue is a little darker, cooler than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Elysium Blue instead of Hexed Violet?

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

Can I use Hexed Violet instead of Elysium 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 Elysium Blue on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Hexed Violet

Hexed Violet vs Runic PurpleTriads: highlights · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Elysium Blue
Hexed Violet vs Sorcerer's CloakTriads: midtones · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Elysium Blue
Hexed Violet vs Amulet PurpleBrights · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Elysium Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Elysium Blue

Elysium Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Hexed Violet
Elysium Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Hexed Violet
Elysium Blue vs Consul BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Hexed Violet

All matches: Hexed Violet equivalents · Elysium Blue equivalents