Royal Purple's approximate swatch sits in the purple family: very dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Dark Grey Blue as a darker color and Payne's Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Monument Pro Acryl. Vallejo Midnight Purple is a close digital color candidate at 88 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Royal Purple equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 4 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Monument Pro Acryl Royal Purple.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Midnight Purple, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Black Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Beaten Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Naggaroth Night, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.1).
In the digital values, Vallejo Midnight 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.
Vallejo
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Citadel
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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 Monument Pro Acryl Royal Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Midnight Purple at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Royal Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Royal Purple is a very dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #241132). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Royal Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Payne's Grey for a lighter step and Dark Grey Blue for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.