Black Violet: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.751. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #392A31 finish matte type color family Pink

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.

Transparent Brown 052

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Black Leather SC32

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Reddish Black AK11406

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Royal Cloak

Wave 1

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Dark

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Oak Brown · WP3109P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Terrestrial Titan · WP3127P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Transparent Brown · 052

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Complementary paints

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

Verdigris

Vallejo · Game Color

Light Green Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Black Violet?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Black Violet is Oak Brown (WP3109P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).

What color is Black Violet?

Black Violet is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.751. Its screen color is approximately #392A31 with a matte finish.