Naggaroth Night vs Dead Purple

Naggaroth Night

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a2a5a (estimate)

Dead Purple

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA17
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#544162 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dead Purple is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Naggaroth Night.

Can I use Dead Purple instead of Naggaroth Night?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dead Purple is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Naggaroth Night.

Can I use Naggaroth Night instead of Dead Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Naggaroth Night 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.

See Naggaroth Night on the colour wheel See Dead Purple on the colour wheel

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