Xereus Purple vs Plum

Xereus Purple

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

Plum

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
070
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a4a88 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Plum is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Xereus Purple.

Can I use Plum instead of Xereus Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Plum is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Xereus Purple.

Can I use Xereus Purple instead of Plum?

The same difference applies the other way round: Xereus Purple is noticeably darker, 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.

See Xereus Purple on the colour wheel See Plum on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Xereus Purple

Other Citadel paints close to Plum

All matches: Xereus Purple equivalents · Plum equivalents

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