Nightroot Shade vs Druchii Violet

Nightroot Shade

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#44364c (estimate)

Druchii Violet

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#5a2a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Druchii Violet is much more saturated, warmer than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Druchii Violet instead of Nightroot Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Druchii Violet is much more saturated, warmer than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Nightroot Shade instead of Druchii Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nightroot Shade is much more muted, 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.

See Nightroot Shade on the colour wheel See Druchii Violet on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Nightroot Shade

Other Army Painter paints close to Druchii Violet

All matches: Nightroot Shade equivalents · Druchii Violet equivalents

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