Nightroot Shade vs Magi Purple Wash

Nightroot Shade

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

Magi Purple Wash

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Washes
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#71546c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magi Purple Wash is noticeably lighter, warmer than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Magi Purple Wash instead of Nightroot Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Magi Purple Wash is noticeably lighter, warmer than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Nightroot Shade instead of Magi Purple Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nightroot Shade is noticeably darker, 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 Magi Purple Wash on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Nightroot Shade

Other Army Painter paints close to Magi Purple Wash

All matches: Nightroot Shade equivalents · Magi Purple Wash equivalents

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