King Purple's approximate swatch sits in the purple family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Amethyst Blue as a darker color and Purple as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. The leading same-type candidate, Green Stuff World Liche Purple, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
King Purple equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for King Purple. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Liche Purple, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Violet, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
From Citadel: Citadel Xereus Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Nightmare Violet, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.8 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Citadel
Scale75
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive King Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Liche Purple at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of King Purple?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Violet at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is King Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for King Purple is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #41245C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade King Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Purple for a lighter step and Amethyst Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.