What is the difference between Burgundy and Purple Hex?

ΔE 13 (fair). Purple Hex is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Burgundy vs Purple Hex

Burgundy

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: 069
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a2332 (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 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Purple Hex is more muted, cooler than Burgundy.

Can I use Purple Hex instead of Burgundy?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Purple Hex is more muted, cooler than Burgundy.

Can I use Burgundy instead of Purple Hex?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burgundy is more saturated, 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 Burgundy on the colour wheel See Purple Hex on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Burgundy

Burgundy vs Red (70.926)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Purple Hex
Burgundy vs Nocturnal Red (72.111)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Purple Hex
Burgundy vs Burnt Red (70.814)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Purple Hex

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Purple Hex

Purple Hex vs Dark Burgundy (S15)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Burgundy
Purple Hex vs Dark Plum (S11)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Burgundy
Purple Hex vs Mahogany (009)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Burgundy equivalents · Purple Hex equivalents