What is the difference between Mulled Berry and Dusky Grape?

ΔE 17 (loose). Dusky Grape is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Mulled Berry vs Dusky Grape

Mulled Berry

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #663746 (estimate)

Dusky Grape

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09118
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #452242 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dusky Grape is noticeably darker, cooler than Mulled Berry.

Can I use Dusky Grape instead of Mulled Berry?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Dusky Grape is noticeably darker, cooler than Mulled Berry.

Can I use Mulled Berry instead of Dusky Grape?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mulled Berry is noticeably 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 Mulled Berry on the colour wheel See Dusky Grape on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Mulled Berry

Mulled Berry vs Volcano Brown (09179)Master Series Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dusky Grape
Mulled Berry vs Bruised Purple (09119)Master Series Paints · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Dusky Grape
Mulled Berry vs Deep Red (09002)Master Series Paints · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dusky Grape

Other Army Painter paints close to Dusky Grape

Dusky Grape vs Broodmother PurpleWarpaints Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Mulled Berry
Dusky Grape vs Blanched Berry (Vol. 2)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Mulled Berry
Dusky Grape vs Terrestrial TitanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Mulled Berry

All matches: Mulled Berry equivalents · Dusky Grape equivalents