Xereus Purple vs Cygnar Blue Base

Xereus Purple

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a2a7a (estimate)

Cygnar Blue Base

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93041
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#26489e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cygnar Blue Base is a little lighter, cooler than Xereus Purple.

Can I use Cygnar Blue Base instead of Xereus Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Cygnar Blue Base is a little lighter, cooler than Xereus Purple.

Can I use Xereus Purple instead of Cygnar Blue Base?

The same difference applies the other way round: Xereus Purple is a little darker, warmer.

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 Xereus Purple on the colour wheel See Cygnar Blue Base on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Xereus Purple

Other Citadel paints close to Cygnar Blue Base

All matches: Xereus Purple equivalents · Cygnar Blue Base equivalents

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