Two Thin Coats Emperor Red is a close digital color candidate at 95 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Dark Peony Purple's approximate swatch sits in the red family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Blood Red and Fuchsia, both Scale75 paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Dark Peony Purple equivalents in other ranges
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Dark Peony Purple's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Emperor Red, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.1).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Magenta, similar digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Magenta, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Bordeaux Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Tuskgor Fur, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.3).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 20 Crimson, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.1. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Citadel
Humbrol
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
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Found in 3 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 Scale75 Dark Peony Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Emperor Red at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Peony Purple?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Magenta at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Peony Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Peony Purple is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #A02C3D). It is not a physical paint measurement.