Violet Coven vs Purple

Violet Coven

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b19cc8 (estimate)

Purple

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
010
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#986999 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Purple is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Violet Coven.

Can I use Purple instead of Violet Coven?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Purple is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Violet Coven.

Can I use Violet Coven instead of Purple?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Violet Coven

Other Army Painter paints close to Purple

All matches: Violet Coven equivalents · Purple equivalents

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