Royal Robes vs Royal Purple

Royal Robes

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#3a60a8 (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 33.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Royal Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Royal Robes.

Can I use Royal Purple instead of Royal Robes?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 33). Royal Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Royal Robes.

Can I use Royal Robes instead of Royal Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Royal Robes 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 Royal Robes on the colour wheel See Royal Purple on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Royal Robes

Other Army Painter paints close to Royal Purple

All matches: Royal Robes equivalents · Royal Purple equivalents

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