Fluorescent Violet: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color Fluorescent · 72.159. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #6F257A finish satin 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.

Diabolic Plum WP3133P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Hastur Purple SFG02

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Enchantress Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Violet PV23

Base Set

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Xereus Purple

Layer

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

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Amethyst · 74.027

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Very close

Purple Hex · 74.026

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Lavender · 85.054

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

Pastel Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

Emerald Forest

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Fluorescent Violet?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Fluorescent Violet is Purple (AK11073, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.3 (close match).

What color is Fluorescent Violet?

Fluorescent Violet is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Fluorescent), code 72.159. Its screen color is approximately #6F257A with a satin finish.