Dark Metallic Blue vs Amethyst Purple

Dark Metallic Blue

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-59
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#043671 (estimate)

Amethyst Purple

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.148 Shade
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#400655 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Amethyst Purple is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Dark Metallic Blue.

Can I use Amethyst Purple instead of Dark Metallic Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 30). Amethyst Purple is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Dark Metallic Blue.

Can I use Dark Metallic Blue instead of Amethyst Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Metallic Blue is a little lighter, 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 Dark Metallic Blue on the colour wheel See Amethyst Purple on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dark Metallic Blue

Other Tamiya paints close to Amethyst Purple

All matches: Dark Metallic Blue equivalents · Amethyst Purple equivalents

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