Luxion Purple: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Contrast. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #502878
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Army Painter
Purple Swarm
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Vallejo
Violet
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Violet
ΔE 10.8 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Magi Purple Wash
ΔE 12.8 · different color
AK Interactive
Clear Blue
ΔE 13.4 · different color
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 28.9 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Luxion Purple?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Luxion Purple is Purple Swarm (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.9 (close match).
What color is Luxion Purple?
Luxion Purple is a translucent purple miniature paint from Citadel (Contrast). Its screen color is approximately #502878 with a translucent finish.