Royal Purple: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Metallic Colours Paint Set. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #701B55
finish metallic
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
Crimson Magenta
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Dwarven Iron
ΔE 21.5 · different color
Pro Acryl
Dark Silver
ΔE 22.1 · different color
Scale75
Heavy Metal
ΔE 23.6 · different color
AK Interactive
Gun Metal
ΔE 26.6 · different color
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 30.7 · different color
Similar paints
Crimson Magenta · 77.147
Amethyst Purple · 77.148
Celestial Violet · 77.149
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Royal Purple?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Royal Purple is Crimson Magenta (77.147, TMM Shade) with a ΔE2000 distance of 7.5 (noticeable difference).
What color is Royal Purple?
Royal Purple is a metallic pink miniature paint from Army Painter (Metallic Colours Paint Set). Its screen color is approximately #701B55 with a metallic finish.