Diabolic Plum: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3133P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #562D74 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.

Vallejo

Imperial Purple 74.025

Eldandil Violet SFG27

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Enchantress Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Xereus Purple

Layer

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Imperial Purple · 74.025

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

The Violet · PV23

Kimera Kolors · Base Set

Violet -70- · AK3094

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Hexed Violet WP3130P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Blue 70.925

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Ivory -2-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Orruk Flesh

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Diabolic Plum?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Diabolic Plum is Imperial Purple (74.025, Nocturna Models) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Diabolic Plum?

Diabolic Plum is a standard purple miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3133P. Its screen color is approximately #562D74 with a matte finish.