In the pot, Genestealer Purple reads as a cool purple, mid-tone and moderate. For modelling, drop to Eidolon Purple Clear in the recesses and step up to Kakophoni Purple on the edges, both Citadel paints. Genestealer Purple is a bit distinctive: no other brand carries a strong same-finish match, though Two Thin Coats Sorcerer's Cloak comes nearest at 70 percent. Any substitute is a mixing base rather than a drop-in, so tune it on the model.
Genestealer Purple equivalents in other ranges
This is one of the colors that keeps Citadel pots in painters' cases. Across the mapped brands, nothing qualifies as a real equivalent.
Even the nearest color, Two Thin Coats Sorcerer's Cloak, dries clearly more muted and warmer than Genestealer Purple, so any substitute will change how the scheme reads.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Vallejo
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Found in 0 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Genestealer Purple?
The closest same-finish match is Two Thin Coats Sorcerer's Cloak at 70% color similarity.
What color is Genestealer Purple?
Genestealer Purple is a mid-tone moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #7658A5).
What do I highlight and shade Genestealer Purple with?
Highlight Genestealer Purple toward Kakophoni Purple and shade it down into Eidolon Purple Clear, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.