Runic Purple: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #948AAF 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

Light Violet 70.750

Model Color

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Beholder Purple

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Dechala Lilac

Layer

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Wwi German Lilac AK11807

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Faded Plum 063

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 13.7 · different color

Scale75

Lendanis Grey SFG32

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 14.8 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Magenta PR122

Base Set

ΔE 28.1 · different color

Similar paints

Light Violet · 70.750

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Beholder Purple

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Approximate

Violet Coven · WP3131P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Arianrhod Blue SFG29

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

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Complementary paints

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

Pc10 Late

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Medium Green

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Runic Purple?

The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Runic Purple is Light Violet (70.750, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.1 (noticeable difference).

What color is Runic Purple?

Runic Purple is a standard purple miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 1). Its screen color is approximately #948AAF with a matte finish.