Daemonette Hide vs Imperial Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Purple is a little darker, much more saturated, cooler than Daemonette Hide.

Can I use Imperial Purple instead of Daemonette Hide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Imperial Purple is a little darker, much more saturated, cooler than Daemonette Hide.

Can I use Daemonette Hide instead of Imperial Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Daemonette Hide is a little lighter, much more muted, 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.