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Purple: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11073. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #800080 finish matte type color family Pink

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.

Vallejo
Fluorescent Violet 72.159
Game Color Fluorescent
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Army Painter
Faerzress Purple
D&D Underdark Set
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Purple 010
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Hastur Purple SFG02
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Xereus Purple
Layer
ΔE 11.2 · different color
Kimera Kolors
The Violet PV23
Base Set
ΔE 11.9 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Enchantress Purple
Wave 3
ΔE 12.0 · different color

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Fluorescent Purple · F05
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
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Fluorescent Violet · 72.159
Vallejo · Game Color Fluorescent
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Faerzress Purple
Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Hot Pink
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Phoenician Purple
Citadel · Base
target
The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Grung Green
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Ferocious Green
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Purple?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Purple is Fluorescent Violet (72.159, Game Color Fluorescent) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.3 (close match).
What color is Purple?
Purple is a standard pink miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11073. Its screen color is approximately #800080 with a matte finish.

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