The stored digital swatch for Purple is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Deep Purple, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Purple equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Purple. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Deep Purple, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
From Scale75: Scale75 Nightmare Violet, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Alien Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.8).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Alien Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.8).
Our digital comparison places AK Interactive Deep Purple clearly more saturated and cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
AK Interactive
Scale75
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Tamiya
Citadel
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Deep Purple at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Purple is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #512888). It is not a physical paint measurement.