What is the difference between Crimson Hell and Purple?

ΔE 16 (loose). Purple is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Crimson Hell vs Purple

Crimson Hell

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA18
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #513140 (estimate)

Purple

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.959
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4b2f57 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Purple is more saturated, cooler than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Purple instead of Crimson Hell?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Purple is more saturated, cooler than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crimson Hell is more muted, 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 Crimson Hell on the colour wheel See Purple on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Crimson Hell

Crimson Hell vs Violet Red (70.812)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Purple
Crimson Hell vs Purple Hex (74.026)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, close · closer than Purple
Crimson Hell vs Hull Red (70.985)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Purple

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Purple

Purple vs Dead Purple (NA17)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Crimson Hell
Purple vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose
Purple vs Blue Mountain (NA12)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 21, loose

All matches: Crimson Hell equivalents · Purple equivalents