Barak-Nar Burgundy vs Hastur Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hastur Purple is a little lighter, more saturated than Barak-Nar Burgundy.

Can I use Hastur Purple instead of Barak-Nar Burgundy?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Hastur Purple is a little lighter, more saturated than Barak-Nar Burgundy.

Can I use Barak-Nar Burgundy instead of Hastur Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Barak-Nar Burgundy is a little darker, more muted.

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.