Purple People Eater vs Macragge Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Macragge Blue is a little darker, cooler than Purple People Eater.

Can I use Macragge Blue instead of Purple People Eater?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Macragge Blue is a little darker, cooler than Purple People Eater.

Can I use Purple People Eater instead of Macragge Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple People Eater 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.