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Dark Purple: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 035. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1D2347 finish matte type color family Blue

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 Blue 72.020
Game Color
ΔE 3.3 · close match
AK Interactive
Imperial Blue AK11180
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Army Painter
Triumphant Navy WP3019P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Citadel
Night Lords Blue
Base
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Navy Blue SC54
Scalecolor
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Ultramarine Blue
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 10.7 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Von Evile Purple
Wave 3
ΔE 12.5 · different color

Similar paints

Triumphant Navy · WP3019P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
Imperial Blue · 72.020
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
Dark Blue · AK11181
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Baron Blue WP3023P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Von Evile Purple
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
target
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Complementary paints

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

Pale Sand
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Ivory
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dark Purple?
The closest Vallejo match for Pro Acryl Dark Purple is Imperial Blue (72.020, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).
What color is Dark Purple?
Dark Purple is a standard blue miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 035. Its screen color is approximately #1D2347 with a matte finish.

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