The Army Painter Kraken Lavender is a close digital color candidate at 93 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Light Violet is a light muted purple with a cool undertone. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Pastel Blue for a darker step and Glacier Blue for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Light Violet equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Light Violet with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Kraken Lavender, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Runic Purple, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- From Citadel: Citadel Dechala Lilac, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Wwi German Lilac, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. 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.
About this color
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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 Vallejo Light Violet?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Kraken Lavender at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Light Violet?
The approximate digital swatch for Light Violet is a light muted purple with a cool undertone (hex #A893BC). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Light Violet with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Glacier Blue for a lighter step and Pastel Blue for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.