Emperor's Children vs Purple

Emperor's Children

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

Purple

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
010
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#986999 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Purple is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Purple instead of Emperor's Children?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Purple is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Emperor's Children instead of Purple?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Emperor's Children

Other Citadel paints close to Purple

All matches: Emperor's Children equivalents · Purple equivalents

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