Blue Violet: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11070. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #886DA4 finish matte type color family Purple

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Purple Worm WP1712

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Alien Purple 72.076

Game Color

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Plum 070

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 10.9 · different color

Scale75

Braineater Azure SFG12

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 10.9 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 20.3 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Blue Violet, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

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Oozing Purple WP1445

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Blue Violet pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

German Camouflage Extra Dark Green

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Blue Violet?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Blue Violet is Kakophoni Purple (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Blue Violet?

Blue Violet is a standard purple miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11070. Its screen color is approximately #886DA4 with a matte finish.