Kakophoni Purple vs Plum

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Plum is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Kakophoni Purple.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Plum instead of Kakophoni Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Plum is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Kakophoni Purple.

Can I use Kakophoni Purple instead of Plum?

The same difference applies the other way round: Kakophoni Purple is a little darker, 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.