Hive Fleet Purple vs Midnight Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Midnight Purple is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Hive Fleet Purple.

Can I use Midnight Purple instead of Hive Fleet Purple?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Midnight Purple is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Hive Fleet Purple.

Can I use Hive Fleet Purple instead of Midnight Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hive Fleet Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.