Slaanesh Grey vs Amethyst Purple

Slaanesh Grey

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

Amethyst Purple

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09024
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#856e9d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Amethyst Purple is a little darker, much more saturated than Slaanesh Grey.

Can I use Amethyst Purple instead of Slaanesh Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Amethyst Purple is a little darker, much more saturated than Slaanesh Grey.

Can I use Slaanesh Grey instead of Amethyst Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Slaanesh Grey is a little lighter, much more muted.

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 Amethyst Purple on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Slaanesh Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Amethyst Purple

All matches: Slaanesh Grey equivalents · Amethyst Purple equivalents

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