What is the difference between Purple Tone and Tyran Blue?

ΔE 44 (loose). Tyran Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Purple Tone vs Tyran Blue

Purple Tone

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: a wash/shade
Swatch: #3a1a5a (estimate)

Tyran Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Shade
Type: a wash/shade
Swatch: #3a7ac0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 43.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Tyran Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Purple Tone.

Can I use Tyran Blue instead of Purple Tone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 44). Tyran Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Purple Tone.

Can I use Purple Tone instead of Tyran Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple Tone is noticeably darker, 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 Purple Tone on the colour wheel See Tyran Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Purple Tone

Purple Tone vs Druchii VioletColour: Shade · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Tyran Blue
Purple Tone vs Drakenhof NightshadeColour: Shade · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Tyran Blue
Purple Tone vs Carroburg CrimsonColour: Shade · ΔE 41, loose · closer than Tyran Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Tyran Blue

Tyran Blue vs Blue ToneWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 28, loose · closer than Purple Tone
Tyran Blue vs Dark Blue ToneWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 40, loose · closer than Purple Tone
Tyran Blue vs Nightroot Shade (Vol. 3 Wash)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 41, loose · closer than Purple Tone

All matches: Purple Tone equivalents · Tyran Blue equivalents