Druchii Violet vs Purple Ink

Druchii Violet

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

Purple Ink

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Clears & Inks
Code
09213
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#39153d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Purple Ink is noticeably darker, more muted than Druchii Violet. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Druchii Violet is a wash/shade and Reaper Purple Ink is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Purple Ink instead of Druchii Violet?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Purple Ink is noticeably darker, more muted than Druchii Violet. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Druchii Violet instead of Purple Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Druchii Violet is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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 Purple Ink on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Druchii Violet

Other Citadel paints close to Purple Ink

All matches: Druchii Violet equivalents · Purple Ink equivalents

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