Purple Alchemy: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint 2.0 · WP2021. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #A56E9B
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Citadel
Druchii Violet
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Fluid Pink
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Purple Glaze
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Purple
ΔE 11.1 · different color
Scale75
Inktense Violet
ΔE 24.3 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 27.3 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Purple Alchemy?
The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Purple Alchemy is Druchii Violet (Shade) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.7 (noticeable difference).
What color is Purple Alchemy?
Purple Alchemy is a translucent pink miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint 2.0), code WP2021. Its screen color is approximately #A56E9B with a translucent finish.