Purple vs Blueberry

Purple

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-16
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#554e91 (estimate)

Blueberry

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Fantasy-Pro
Code
74.031
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7866bf (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blueberry is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Purple.

Can I use Blueberry instead of Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Blueberry is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Purple.

Can I use Purple instead of Blueberry?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Purple on the colour wheel See Blueberry on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Purple

Other Tamiya paints close to Blueberry

All matches: Purple equivalents · Blueberry equivalents

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