Emperor's Purple vs Amethyst Purple

Emperor's Purple

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Metallics
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#77638a (estimate)

Amethyst Purple

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.168 Airbrush
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9d66a2 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Amethyst Purple is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Emperor's Purple.

Can I use Amethyst Purple instead of Emperor's Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Amethyst Purple is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Emperor's Purple.

Can I use Emperor's Purple instead of Amethyst Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor's Purple is a little darker, much 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 Emperor's Purple on the colour wheel See Amethyst Purple on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Emperor's Purple

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Amethyst Purple

All matches: Emperor's Purple equivalents · Amethyst Purple equivalents

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