Gal Vorbak Red vs Perylene Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Perylene Violet is noticeably lighter, more muted than Gal Vorbak Red.

Can I use Perylene Violet instead of Gal Vorbak Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Perylene Violet is noticeably lighter, more muted than Gal Vorbak Red.

Can I use Gal Vorbak Red instead of Perylene Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gal Vorbak Red is noticeably darker, 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.