Emperor's Children vs Red Purple

Emperor's Children

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d87aa0 (estimate)

Red Purple

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA20
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b13362 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Red Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Red Purple instead of Emperor's Children?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Red Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Emperor's Children instead of Red Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor's Children is noticeably lighter, much 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 Emperor's Children on the colour wheel See Red Purple on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Emperor's Children

Other Citadel paints close to Red Purple

All matches: Emperor's Children equivalents · Red Purple equivalents

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