Periwinkle Purple vs Royal Purple

Periwinkle Purple

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#5a52a0 (estimate)

Royal Purple

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
501
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#5a2a8a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Royal Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Periwinkle Purple.

Can I use Royal Purple instead of Periwinkle Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Royal Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Periwinkle Purple.

Can I use Periwinkle Purple instead of Royal Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Periwinkle Purple is noticeably lighter, 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 Periwinkle Purple on the colour wheel See Royal Purple on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Periwinkle Purple

Other Army Painter paints close to Royal Purple

All matches: Periwinkle Purple equivalents · Royal Purple equivalents

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