Tiger’s Eye Skin vs Perylene Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Perylene Violet is noticeably darker, more muted than Tiger’s Eye Skin.

Can I use Perylene Violet instead of Tiger’s Eye Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Perylene Violet is noticeably darker, more muted than Tiger’s Eye Skin.

Can I use Tiger’s Eye Skin instead of Perylene Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tiger’s Eye Skin is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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.