What is the difference between Eidolon Purple Clear and Purple?

ΔE 16 (loose). Purple is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Eidolon Purple Clear vs Purple

Eidolon Purple Clear

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a3a9a (estimate)

Purple

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Acrysion
Code: N-39
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #422d88 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Purple is noticeably darker, cooler than Eidolon Purple Clear.

Can I use Purple instead of Eidolon Purple Clear?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Purple is noticeably darker, cooler than Eidolon Purple Clear.

Can I use Eidolon Purple Clear instead of Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eidolon Purple Clear is noticeably lighter, 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 Eidolon Purple Clear on the colour wheel See Purple on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Eidolon Purple Clear

Eidolon Purple Clear vs Purple (C-67)Mr. Color · ΔE 16, loose
Eidolon Purple Clear vs Purple (H-39)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 16, loose
Eidolon Purple Clear vs Cobalt Blue (C-80)Mr. Color · ΔE 21, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Purple

Purple vs Xereus PurpleColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Eidolon Purple Clear
Purple vs Genestealer PurpleColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose
Purple vs Kakophoni PurpleColour: Layer · ΔE 19, loose

All matches: Eidolon Purple Clear equivalents · Purple equivalents