Sparkling Amethyst vs Amethyst Purple

Sparkling Amethyst

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09105
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9599bb (estimate)

Amethyst Purple

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.108 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#cba0c8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Amethyst Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Sparkling Amethyst.

Can I use Amethyst Purple instead of Sparkling Amethyst?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Amethyst Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Sparkling Amethyst.

Can I use Sparkling Amethyst instead of Amethyst Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sparkling Amethyst is a little darker, more muted, 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 Sparkling Amethyst on the colour wheel See Amethyst Purple on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Sparkling Amethyst

Other Reaper paints close to Amethyst Purple

All matches: Sparkling Amethyst equivalents · Amethyst Purple equivalents

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