What is the difference between Crimson Hell and Violet?

ΔE 18 (loose). Violet is a little darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Crimson Hell vs Violet

Crimson Hell

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

Violet

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.960
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #342b4e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Violet is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Violet instead of Crimson Hell?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Violet is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crimson Hell is a little lighter, 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 Violet 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 Violet
Crimson Hell vs Purple Hex (74.026)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, close · closer than Violet
Crimson Hell vs Hull Red (70.985)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Violet

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Violet

Violet vs Dead Purple (NA17)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Crimson Hell
Violet vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose
Violet vs Blue Mountain (NA12)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Crimson Hell equivalents · Violet equivalents