The digital color reference is a muted, dark purple leaning cool. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Carroburg Crimson for a darker step and Soulblight Grey for a lighter step. Two Thin Coats Magi Purple Wash is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Targor Rageshade equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Targor Rageshade have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Magi Purple Wash, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Magenta Tone, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.7).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Black Leather, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Faded Plum, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.4); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.5 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.
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
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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 Citadel Targor Rageshade?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Magi Purple Wash at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What paint type is Targor Rageshade?
The catalog places Targor Rageshade in the wash/transparent group. This broad category includes washes, shades and some clear colors; check the product instructions before using it as a wash or substituting it for a transparent paint.
What do I highlight and shade Targor Rageshade with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Soulblight Grey for a lighter step and Carroburg Crimson for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.