Slaanesh Grey vs Purple

Slaanesh Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a8098 (estimate)

Purple

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
010
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#986999 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Purple is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Slaanesh Grey.

Can I use Purple instead of Slaanesh Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Purple is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Slaanesh Grey.

Can I use Slaanesh Grey instead of Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Slaanesh Grey is a little lighter, much more muted, 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 Slaanesh Grey on the colour wheel See Purple on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Slaanesh Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Purple

All matches: Slaanesh Grey equivalents · Purple equivalents

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