AK Interactive Violet Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 82 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Violet is classified as a cool purple, dark and moderate. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Dark Blue for a darker step and Prussian Blue for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Violet equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Violet have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Violet Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Naggaroth Night, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Diabolic Plum, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Enchantress Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
In the digital values, AK Interactive Violet Red is slightly warmer and darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
AK Interactive
Citadel
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 other brands 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 Violet?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Violet Red at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Violet?
A Citadel candidate to check is Naggaroth Night at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Violet?
The approximate digital swatch for Violet is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #48315D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Violet with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Prussian Blue for a lighter step and Dark Blue for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.