Barak-Nar Burgundy vs Purple Shadow

Barak-Nar Burgundy

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a1a2a (estimate)

Purple Shadow

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Fantasy-Pro
Code
74.011
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#673541 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Purple Shadow is a little lighter, more muted than Barak-Nar Burgundy.

Can I use Purple Shadow 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). Purple Shadow is a little lighter, more muted than Barak-Nar Burgundy.

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

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

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 Barak-Nar Burgundy on the colour wheel See Purple Shadow on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Barak-Nar Burgundy

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