In our digital catalog, Genestealer Purple is classified as a cool purple, mid-tone and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Eidolon Purple Clear and Kakophoni Purple, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. Two Thin Coats Sorcerer's Cloak is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 70 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Genestealer Purple equivalents in other ranges
The catalog has no same-type candidate scoring at least 78% for Genestealer Purple. Broader catalog coverage or a physical test may reveal options the digital table misses.
The stored swatch for Two Thin Coats Sorcerer's Cloak is clearly more muted and warmer than the swatch for Genestealer Purple. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.
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.
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Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Genestealer Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Sorcerer's Cloak at 70% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Genestealer Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Genestealer Purple is a mid-tone moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #7658A5). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Genestealer Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Kakophoni Purple for a lighter step and Eidolon Purple Clear for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.