Royal Purple vs People Eater

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. People Eater is a little lighter than Royal Purple.

Can I use People Eater instead of Royal Purple?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). People Eater is a little lighter than Royal Purple.

Can I use Royal Purple instead of People Eater?

The same difference applies the other way round: Royal Purple is a little darker.

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.