Lunar Eclipse vs Amethyst Purple

Lunar Eclipse

Brand
Turbo Dork
Range
TurboShift
Code
Black base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#5a0347 (estimate)

Amethyst Purple

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

How close are they?

ΔE 17.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Amethyst Purple is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Lunar Eclipse.

Can I use Amethyst Purple instead of Lunar Eclipse?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Amethyst Purple is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Lunar Eclipse.

Can I use Lunar Eclipse instead of Amethyst Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lunar Eclipse is a little lighter, more muted, warmer.

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 Lunar Eclipse on the colour wheel See Amethyst Purple on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Lunar Eclipse

Other Turbo Dork paints close to Amethyst Purple

All matches: Lunar Eclipse equivalents · Amethyst Purple equivalents

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