Violet Skies vs Emperor's Children

Violet Skies

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#af76bc (estimate)

Emperor's Children

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d87aa0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emperor's Children is a little lighter, warmer than Violet Skies.

Can I use Emperor's Children instead of Violet Skies?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Emperor's Children is a little lighter, warmer than Violet Skies.

Can I use Violet Skies instead of Emperor's Children?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violet Skies is a little darker, 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 Violet Skies on the colour wheel See Emperor's Children on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Violet Skies

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Emperor's Children

All matches: Violet Skies equivalents · Emperor's Children equivalents

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