In our digital catalog, Purple (RAL 4007) is classified as a cool pink, very dark and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Purple Red and Tank Grey (RAL 7024), both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Royal Purple, scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Purple (RAL 4007) equivalents, brand by brand
2 of the 7 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Revell Purple (RAL 4007).
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Royal Purple, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.5).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Gal Vorbak Red, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Royal Violet, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Mulled Berry, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 107 WW1 Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.9).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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
Citadel
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
AK Interactive
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Purple (RAL 4007)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Royal Purple at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Purple (RAL 4007)?
The approximate digital swatch for Purple (RAL 4007) is a very dark moderate pink with a cool undertone (hex #47243C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Purple (RAL 4007) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Tank Grey (RAL 7024) for a lighter step and Purple Red for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.