The stored digital swatch for Demon Blood is a mid-tone muted purple with a cool undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Azure and Light Violet, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, The Army Painter Violet Coven, scores 79 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Demon Blood equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Demon Blood. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Violet Coven, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Sorcerer's Cloak, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Kakophoni Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.1).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Wwi German Mauve, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.6).
Our digital comparison places The Army Painter Violet Coven slightly cooler and darker 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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What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Demon Blood?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Violet Coven at 79% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Demon Blood?
The approximate digital swatch for Demon Blood is a mid-tone muted purple with a cool undertone (hex #8A6997). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Demon Blood with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Light Violet for a lighter step and Azure for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.