Kraken Lavender vs Purple Glaze

How close are they?

ΔE 4.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Purple Glaze is warmer than Kraken Lavender. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Kraken Lavender is an opaque base/layer paint and Two Thin Coats Purple Glaze is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Purple Glaze instead of Kraken Lavender?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Purple Glaze is warmer than Kraken Lavender. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Kraken Lavender instead of Purple Glaze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Kraken Lavender is 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.