Cardinal Purple: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.408. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #C81928
finish translucent
type contrast
family Red
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
Glistening Blood
ΔE 2.4 · close match
AK Interactive
Clear Red
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Citadel
Baal Red
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Red
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Warm Brown Ink
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 17.6 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Cardinal Purple?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Cardinal Purple is Glistening Blood (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments Wash) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).
What color is Cardinal Purple?
Cardinal Purple is a translucent red miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.408. Its screen color is approximately #C81928 with a translucent finish.