What is the difference between Prussian Blue and Violet?

ΔE 11 (fair). Violet is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Prussian Blue vs Violet

Prussian Blue

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E005
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a2a5a (estimate)

Violet

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

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Violet is more muted, warmer than Prussian Blue.

Can I use Violet instead of Prussian Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Violet is more muted, warmer than Prussian Blue.

Can I use Prussian Blue instead of Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Prussian Blue is more saturated, 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 Prussian Blue on the colour wheel See Violet on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Prussian Blue

Prussian Blue vs Dark Blue (70.930)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Violet
Prussian Blue vs Blue (70.925)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Violet
Prussian Blue vs Blue (71.004)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Violet

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Violet

Violet vs Dark Purple (035)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 7, close · closer than Prussian Blue
Violet vs Dark Navy Blue (AMP-005)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 8, close · closer than Prussian Blue
Violet vs Dark Grey Blue (014)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Prussian Blue

All matches: Prussian Blue equivalents · Violet equivalents