What is the difference between Fulgrim Pink and Purple?

ΔE 25 (loose). Purple is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Fulgrim Pink vs Purple

Fulgrim Pink

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e8a0c8 (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 25.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Purple is noticeably darker, cooler than Fulgrim Pink.

Can I use Purple instead of Fulgrim Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Purple is noticeably darker, cooler than Fulgrim Pink.

Can I use Fulgrim Pink instead of Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fulgrim Pink 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 Fulgrim Pink on the colour wheel See Purple on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Fulgrim Pink

Fulgrim Pink vs Pink (071)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Purple
Fulgrim Pink vs Faded Plum (063)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Purple
Fulgrim Pink vs Pale Pink (043)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Purple

Other Citadel paints close to Purple

Purple vs Dechala LilacColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Fulgrim Pink
Purple vs Warpfiend GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Fulgrim Pink
Purple vs Slaanesh GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Fulgrim Pink

All matches: Fulgrim Pink equivalents · Purple equivalents