Violet Volt vs Eidolon Purple Clear

Violet Volt

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a040a0 (estimate)

Eidolon Purple Clear

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a3a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eidolon Purple Clear is a little darker, cooler than Violet Volt.

Can I use Eidolon Purple Clear instead of Violet Volt?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Eidolon Purple Clear is a little darker, cooler than Violet Volt.

Can I use Violet Volt instead of Eidolon Purple Clear?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violet Volt is a little lighter, 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 Violet Volt on the colour wheel See Eidolon Purple Clear on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Violet Volt

Other Army Painter paints close to Eidolon Purple Clear

All matches: Violet Volt equivalents · Eidolon Purple Clear equivalents

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