Sparkling Amethyst vs Obsidian Black

Sparkling Amethyst

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

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.120 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a7a8a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Obsidian Black is a little lighter, much more muted than Sparkling Amethyst.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Sparkling Amethyst?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Obsidian Black is a little lighter, much more muted than Sparkling Amethyst.

Can I use Sparkling Amethyst instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sparkling Amethyst is a little darker, much 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.

See Sparkling Amethyst on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Sparkling Amethyst

Other Reaper paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Sparkling Amethyst equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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