Warpfiend Grey vs Amethyst Purple

Warpfiend Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a7090 (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 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Amethyst Purple is more saturated, warmer than Warpfiend Grey.

Can I use Amethyst Purple instead of Warpfiend Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Amethyst Purple is more saturated, warmer than Warpfiend Grey.

Can I use Warpfiend Grey instead of Amethyst Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warpfiend Grey is 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 Warpfiend Grey on the colour wheel See Amethyst Purple on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Warpfiend Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Amethyst Purple

All matches: Warpfiend Grey equivalents · Amethyst Purple equivalents

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