Hive Dweller Purple vs Nightshade Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Nightshade Purple is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Hive Dweller Purple.

Can I use Nightshade 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 12). Nightshade Purple is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Hive Dweller Purple.

Can I use Hive Dweller Purple instead of Nightshade Purple?

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