Hive Dweller Purple vs Storm Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Storm Blue is cooler than Hive Dweller Purple.

Can I use Storm Blue instead of Hive Dweller Purple?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Storm Blue is cooler than Hive Dweller Purple.

Can I use Hive Dweller Purple instead of Storm Blue?

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