Dark Purple vs Vampiric Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Vampiric Purple is a little lighter, more muted than Dark Purple.

Can I use Vampiric Purple instead of Dark Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Vampiric Purple is a little lighter, more muted than Dark Purple.

Can I use Dark Purple instead of Vampiric Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Purple is a little darker, more saturated.

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.