Werewolf Brown vs Wicked Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wicked Purple is a little lighter, more muted than Werewolf Brown.

Can I use Wicked Purple instead of Werewolf Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Wicked Purple is a little lighter, more muted than Werewolf Brown.

Can I use Werewolf Brown instead of Wicked Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Werewolf Brown 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.