Warlock Purple vs Amethyst Rose

Warlock Purple

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a2a68 (estimate)

Amethyst Rose

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93211
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5f211b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 39.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Amethyst Rose is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Warlock Purple.

Can I use Amethyst Rose instead of Warlock Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 40). Amethyst Rose is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Warlock Purple.

Can I use Warlock Purple instead of Amethyst Rose?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warlock Purple is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, 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 Warlock Purple on the colour wheel See Amethyst Rose on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Warlock Purple

Other Army Painter paints close to Amethyst Rose

All matches: Warlock Purple equivalents · Amethyst Rose equivalents

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