Celestium Blue vs Royal Purple

Celestium Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a5aa0 (estimate)

Royal Purple

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
501
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#5a2a8a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 35.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Royal Purple is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Celestium Blue.

Can I use Royal Purple instead of Celestium Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 36). Royal Purple is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Celestium Blue.

Can I use Celestium Blue instead of Royal Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Celestium Blue is a little lighter, much more muted, 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 Celestium Blue on the colour wheel See Royal Purple on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Celestium Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Royal Purple

All matches: Celestium Blue equivalents · Royal Purple equivalents

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