Doombull Brown vs Perylene Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Perylene Violet is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Perylene Violet instead of Doombull Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Perylene Violet is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Doombull Brown instead of Perylene Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Doombull Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated, 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.