Purple's approximate swatch sits in the pink family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Camouflage Black Brown and Prussian Blue, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, The Army Painter Diabolic Plum, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Purple equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Purple. 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 Diabolic Plum, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Royal Violet, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Enchantress Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
Our digital comparison places The Army Painter Diabolic Plum slightly more saturated and cooler 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.
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Revell
Citadel
Scale75
Green Stuff World
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Diabolic Plum at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Purple is a dark moderate pink with a cool undertone (hex #533152). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Prussian Blue for a lighter step and Camouflage Black Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.