Gloomy Violet: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.410. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #402F59
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Scale75
Inktense Violet
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Army Painter
Hive Dweller Purple
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Magi Purple Wash
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Leviathan Purple
ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Blue
ΔE 11.0 · different color
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash
ΔE 23.3 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scale75 equivalent of Gloomy Violet?
The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Gloomy Violet is Inktense Violet (SC82, Inktensity) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.5 (close match).
What color is Gloomy Violet?
Gloomy Violet is a translucent purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.410. Its screen color is approximately #402F59 with a translucent finish.