Night Lords Blue vs Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Violet is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Night Lords Blue.

Can I use Violet instead of Night Lords Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Violet is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Night Lords Blue.

Can I use Night Lords Blue instead of Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Night Lords Blue 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.