The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Magos Purple, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Purple Glaze's approximate swatch sits in the pink family: light in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Hellion Red Wash as a darker color and Blue Glaze as a lighter color to test, both from Two Thin Coats. For a critical color match, compare dried samples; these digital records cannot settle the result.
Purple Glaze equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Purple Glaze. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Magos Purple, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Pastel Lavender, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.8).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Pastel Violet, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.2); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Our digital comparison places Citadel Magos Purple slightly more muted 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.
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Found in 0 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 Two Thin Coats Purple Glaze?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Magos Purple at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What paint type is Purple Glaze?
The catalog places Purple Glaze in the wash/transparent group. This broad category includes washes, shades and some clear colors; check the product instructions before using it as a wash or substituting it for a transparent paint.
What do I highlight and shade Purple Glaze with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Blue Glaze for a lighter step and Hellion Red Wash for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.