Carroburg Crimson vs Vicious Purple

Carroburg Crimson

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#8a2a4a (estimate)

Vicious Purple

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Washes & Intensity Inks
Code
1714 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#885f9e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 37.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Vicious Purple is noticeably lighter, cooler than Carroburg Crimson.

Can I use Vicious Purple instead of Carroburg Crimson?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 37). Vicious Purple is noticeably lighter, cooler than Carroburg Crimson.

Can I use Carroburg Crimson instead of Vicious Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carroburg Crimson is noticeably darker, 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.

See Carroburg Crimson on the colour wheel See Vicious Purple on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Carroburg Crimson

Other Citadel paints close to Vicious Purple

All matches: Carroburg Crimson equivalents · Vicious Purple equivalents

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