In our digital catalog, Deep Purple is classified as a cool purple, dark and vivid. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing AK Interactive Deep Violet. Humbrol Purple is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Deep Purple equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Deep Purple have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 68 Purple, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Nightmare Violet, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.8).
From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-8 Flat Blue, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.5).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Luxion Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4); different broad paint-type group: wash / transparent.
The stored swatch for Humbrol Purple is clearly more muted and warmer than the swatch for Deep Purple. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Deep Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Purple at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Deep Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Deep Purple is a dark vivid purple with a cool undertone (hex #511E95). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Deep Purple with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Deep Purple is Deep Violet from AK Interactive. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.