What is the difference between Weird Elixir and Purple?

ΔE 23 (loose). Purple is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Weird Elixir vs Purple

Weird Elixir

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e395be (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 23.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Purple is noticeably darker, cooler than Weird Elixir.

Can I use Purple instead of Weird Elixir?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Purple is noticeably darker, cooler than Weird Elixir.

Can I use Weird Elixir instead of Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Weird Elixir is noticeably 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 Weird Elixir on the colour wheel See Purple on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Weird Elixir

Weird Elixir vs Pink (071)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 9, close · closer than Purple
Weird Elixir vs Faded Plum (063)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Purple
Weird Elixir vs Pale Pink (043)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 27, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Purple

Purple vs Coven PurpleWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Weird Elixir
Purple vs Hexed VioletWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Weird Elixir
Purple vs Enchanted PinkWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Weird Elixir

All matches: Weird Elixir equivalents · Purple equivalents