Witchbane Plum vs Kakophoni Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 19.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Kakophoni Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Witchbane Plum.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Kakophoni Purple instead of Witchbane Plum?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Kakophoni Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Witchbane Plum.

Can I use Witchbane Plum instead of Kakophoni Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Witchbane Plum is a little darker, more muted, 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.