What is the difference between Thunder Blue and Alien Purple?

ΔE 14 (fair). Alien Purple is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Thunder Blue vs Alien Purple

Thunder Blue

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA27
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3964b1 (estimate)

Alien Purple

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.076
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #766ebd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Alien Purple is a little lighter, warmer than Thunder Blue.

Can I use Alien Purple instead of Thunder Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Alien Purple is a little lighter, warmer than Thunder Blue.

Can I use Thunder Blue instead of Alien Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thunder Blue is a little darker, 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 Thunder Blue on the colour wheel See Alien Purple on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Thunder Blue

Thunder Blue vs Azure (70.902)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Alien Purple
Thunder Blue vs Ultramarine Blue (72.022)Game Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Alien Purple
Thunder Blue vs Imperial Blue (72.020)Game Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Alien Purple

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Alien Purple

Alien Purple vs Ghost Blue (NA29)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Thunder Blue
Alien Purple vs Kingdom Blue (NA25)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose
Alien Purple vs Ignis Fatuus (NA31)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 25, loose

All matches: Thunder Blue equivalents · Alien Purple equivalents