Drakenhof Nightshade vs Vicious Purple

Drakenhof Nightshade

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#1a2a5a (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 33.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Vicious Purple is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Drakenhof Nightshade.

Can I use Vicious Purple instead of Drakenhof Nightshade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 33). Vicious Purple is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Drakenhof Nightshade.

Can I use Drakenhof Nightshade instead of Vicious Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Drakenhof Nightshade is noticeably darker, 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 Drakenhof Nightshade on the colour wheel See Vicious Purple on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Drakenhof Nightshade

Other Citadel paints close to Vicious Purple

All matches: Drakenhof Nightshade equivalents · Vicious Purple equivalents

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