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Dark Purple: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.749. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #452733 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.

Two Thin Coats
Amphora Red
Wave 3
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Oak Brown WP3109P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Gal Vorbak Red
Base
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Reddish Black AK11406
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Alizarin Crimson
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Transparent Brown 052
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Tindalos Red SFG44
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Oak Brown · WP3109P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Evil Red · 72.112
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
Terrestrial Titan · WP3127P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Pink Flesh SC21
Scale75 · Scalecolor
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Glossy Black 70.861
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Gauss Blaster Green
Citadel · Layer
Ulthuan Grey
Citadel · Layer
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dark Purple?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Dark Purple is Amphora Red (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.6 (noticeable difference).
What color is Dark Purple?
Dark Purple is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.749. Its screen color is approximately #452733 with a matte finish.

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