Alien Purple: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.025. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7161A8 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.

Army Painter

Cultist Purple WP3129P

Braineater Azure SFG12

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Sorcerer's Cloak

Wave 1

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Blue Violet AK11070

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Rogue Hobbies Ultramarine S35

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 11.5 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 14.5 · different color

Similar paints

Alien Purple · 72.076

Vallejo · Game Color

Exact

Cultist Purple · WP3129P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Genestealer Purple

Citadel · Layer

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Violet 70.750

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine Blue

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

3b Au/zb Au

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dark Green (fs34102)

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Alien Purple?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Alien Purple is Cultist Purple (WP3129P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Alien Purple?

Alien Purple is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.025. Its screen color is approximately #7161A8 with a matte finish.