Deep Purple: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.409. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #6F2B42
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Army Painter
Murder Scene
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Citadel
Sigvald Burgundy
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Hellion Red Wash
ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Crimson
ΔE 11.9 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 13.4 · different color
AK Interactive
Sepia
ΔE 21.8 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Deep Purple?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Deep Purple is Murder Scene (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Deep Purple?
Deep Purple is a translucent pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.409. Its screen color is approximately #6F2B42 with a translucent finish.