What is the difference between Wonka Violet and Crimson?

ΔE 31 (loose). Crimson is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Wonka Violet vs Crimson

Wonka Violet

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 3220
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #771642 (estimate)

Crimson

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.018
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d3336e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 31.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Crimson is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Wonka Violet.

Can I use Crimson instead of Wonka Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Crimson is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Wonka Violet.

Can I use Wonka Violet instead of Crimson?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wonka Violet is noticeably darker, 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 Wonka Violet on the colour wheel See Crimson on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Wonka Violet

Wonka Violet vs Magenta (70.945)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Crimson
Wonka Violet vs Deep Magenta (72.113)Game Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Crimson
Wonka Violet vs Warlord Purple (72.014)Game Color · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Crimson

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Crimson

Crimson vs Lollipop Magenta (1839)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than Wonka Violet
Crimson vs Majin Pink (1788)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Wonka Violet
Crimson vs Dusty Rose (3215)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Wonka Violet

All matches: Wonka Violet equivalents · Crimson equivalents