Chalice Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.017. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #45384C finish unknown 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.

Army Painter

Necromancer Cloak WP1443

Warpaints

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Amethyst Blue AK11183

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Royal Purple S03

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Royal Cloak

Wave 1

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Naggaroth Night

Base

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Violet SC56

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Purple

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 12.2 · different color

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Vallejo · Model Color

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Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

Luftwaffe Uniform WWII · 70.816

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Chalice Red 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 Army Painter equivalent of Chalice Red?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Chalice Red is Necromancer Cloak (WP1443, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.7 (noticeable difference).

What color is Chalice Red?

Chalice Red is a standard purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.017. Its screen color is approximately #45384C with a unknown finish.