Xereus Purple's approximate swatch sits in the purple family: very dark in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Phoenician Purple and Eidolon Purple Clear, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Liche Purple, scoring 88 percent digital color similarity. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Xereus Purple equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Xereus Purple's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Liche Purple, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive King Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Nightmare Violet, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Plum, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Beaten Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.2).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Diabolic Plum, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.3).
In the digital values, Green Stuff World Liche Purple is slightly more muted. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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
AK Interactive
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Vallejo
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 Xereus Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Liche Purple at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Xereus Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Xereus Purple is a very dark vivid purple with a cool undertone (hex #47125A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Xereus Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Eidolon Purple Clear for a lighter step and Phoenician Purple for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.