Hive Fleet Purple vs Alien Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Alien Purple is more saturated, cooler than Hive Fleet Purple.

Can I use Alien Purple instead of Hive Fleet Purple?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Alien Purple is more saturated, cooler than Hive Fleet Purple.

Can I use Hive Fleet Purple instead of Alien Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hive Fleet Purple is more muted, 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.