Hexed Lichen is a very dark moderate purple with a cool undertone. It builds a smooth gradient with Royal Purple underneath and Dark Rust on the highlights, all in the Vallejo line. Hexed Lichen is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, AK Interactive Amethyst Blue, reaches 86 percent, and 1 other brand carries a strong same-finish alternative. Cross-brand swaps are adjust-on-model territory here, useful as a starting point rather than an exact replacement.
Hexed Lichen equivalents in other ranges
Hexed Lichen is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Amethyst Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.9).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Royal Purple, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.2).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Royal Violet, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.1).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Barak-Nar Burgundy, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.8).
The honest caveat: AK Interactive Amethyst Blue dries slightly lighter than Hexed Lichen, so expect recess shading and edge highlights to shift with it.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Citadel
Revell
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Hexed Lichen?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Amethyst Blue at 86% color similarity.
What color is Hexed Lichen?
Hexed Lichen is a very dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #341938).
What do I highlight and shade Hexed Lichen with?
Highlight Hexed Lichen toward Dark Rust and shade it down into Royal Purple, both Vallejo paints in the same finish family.