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Transparent Purple: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 051. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #16172B finish unknown 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
Infantry Blue 70.752
Model Color
ΔE 4.9 · close match
AK Interactive
Dark Prussian Blue AK11189
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Terrestial Titan
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Decay Black SFG00
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Corvus Black
Base
ΔE 11.0 · different color
Kimera Kolors
Carbon Black PBK7
Base Set
ΔE 12.0 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Von Evile Purple
Wave 3
ΔE 12.2 · different color

Similar paints

Dark Blue · 034
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Approximate
Infantry Blue · 70.752
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
Dark Prussian Blue · AK11189
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Augur Blue WP3024P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Pure Black -84- AK3084
AK Interactive · Figures Series
target
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Complementary paints

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

Pale Yellow
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Altar Ivory
Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Transparent Purple?
The closest Vallejo match for Pro Acryl Transparent Purple is Infantry Blue (70.752, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.9 (close match).
What color is Transparent Purple?
Transparent Purple is a standard blue miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 051. Its screen color is approximately #16172B with a unknown finish.

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