Royal Purple: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature · S03. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3B3053 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.

Vallejo

Blue 70.925

Model Color

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Amethyst Blue AK11183

Eldandil Violet SFG27

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Amethyst Rayne

Wave 1

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Uniform Blue · 85.068

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Very close

Blue · 70.925

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Naggaroth Night

Citadel · Base

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Violet Coven WP3131P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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 Royal Purple pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Wwi German Grey-green Primer

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Zombie Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Royal Purple?

The closest Vallejo match for Pro Acryl Royal Purple is Blue (70.925, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Royal Purple?

Royal Purple is a standard purple miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Signature), code S03. Its screen color is approximately #3B3053 with a matte finish.