Brown Grey Wash vs Violet Wash

Brown Grey Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-023
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#5a5048 (estimate)

Violet Wash

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Wash
Code
73.209
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#8d62aa (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 49.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Violet Wash is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Brown Grey Wash.

Can I use Violet Wash instead of Brown Grey Wash?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 50). Violet Wash is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Brown Grey Wash.

Can I use Brown Grey Wash instead of Violet Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brown Grey Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted.

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 Brown Grey Wash on the colour wheel See Violet Wash on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Brown Grey Wash

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Violet Wash

All matches: Brown Grey Wash equivalents · Violet Wash equivalents

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