Druchii Violet vs Payne’s Grey Wash

Druchii Violet

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#5a2a5a (estimate)

Payne’s Grey Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-024
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#2e3846 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 31.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Payne’s Grey Wash is much more muted, cooler than Druchii Violet.

Can I use Payne’s Grey Wash instead of Druchii Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Payne’s Grey Wash is much more muted, cooler than Druchii Violet.

Can I use Druchii Violet instead of Payne’s Grey Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Druchii Violet is much 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.

See Druchii Violet on the colour wheel See Payne’s Grey Wash on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Druchii Violet

Other Citadel paints close to Payne’s Grey Wash

All matches: Druchii Violet equivalents · Payne’s Grey Wash equivalents

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