Violet: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC56. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5F4669 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.

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Deep Violet - Intense AK11072

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Grimoire Purple WP1444

Warpaints

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Purple 010

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Daemonette Hide

Base

ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Purple

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 10.5 · different color

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Amethyst Rayne

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

Violet Vamp · 74.030

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Approximate

Heavy Violet · 72.142

Vallejo · Game Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Beholder Purple

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Royal Purple S03

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

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Complementary paints

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

White Star

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Hellbound Flesh

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Violet?

The closest Vallejo match for Scale75 Violet is Violet Vamp (74.030, Nocturna Models) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.9 (close match).

What color is Violet?

Violet is a standard purple miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC56. Its screen color is approximately #5F4669 with a matte finish.