Purple Worm: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments · WP1712. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #826D8D 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.

AK Interactive

Wwi German Mauve AK11804

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Daemonette Hide

Base

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Plum 070

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Scale75

Sunset Purple SC33

Scalecolor

ΔE 10.7 · different color

Vallejo

Violet Vamp 74.030

Nocturna Models

ΔE 12.7 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 20.6 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

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 Worm pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

White Star

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Black Green

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Purple Worm?

The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Purple Worm is Wwi German Mauve (AK11804, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Purple Worm?

Purple Worm is a standard purple miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments), code WP1712. Its screen color is approximately #826D8D with a matte finish.