Hive Dweller Purple vs Luxion Purple

Hive Dweller Purple

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#4a3a78 (estimate)

Luxion Purple

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a4a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Luxion Purple is a little lighter, more saturated than Hive Dweller Purple.

Can I use Luxion Purple instead of Hive Dweller Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Luxion Purple is a little lighter, more saturated than Hive Dweller Purple.

Can I use Hive Dweller Purple instead of Luxion Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hive Dweller Purple is a little darker, more muted.

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 Hive Dweller Purple on the colour wheel See Luxion Purple on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Hive Dweller Purple

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