What is the difference between Crimson Hell and Purple Hex?

ΔE 6 (close). Purple Hex is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Crimson Hell vs Purple Hex

Crimson Hell

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

Purple Hex

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.026
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5b2e3d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Purple Hex is more saturated, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Purple Hex instead of Crimson Hell?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Purple Hex is more saturated, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Purple Hex?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crimson Hell 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 Crimson Hell on the colour wheel See Purple Hex 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 Hex
Crimson Hell vs Hull Red (70.985)Model Color · ΔE 7, close
Crimson Hell vs Black Red (70.859)Model Color · ΔE 8, close

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Purple Hex

Purple Hex vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close
Purple Hex vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, fair
Purple Hex vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: Crimson Hell equivalents · Purple Hex equivalents