Heavy Violet: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.142. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #484069 finish matte type color family Blue

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.

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Royal Purple S03

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Violet -70- AK3094

Figures Series

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Alien Purple WP1128

Warpaints

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Naggaroth Night

Base

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Amethyst Rayne

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Very close

Dark Blue · 72.017

Vallejo · Game Color

Ultramarine Blue · 72.022

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Runic Purple

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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 Heavy Violet pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Insignia White Fs 17875

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Screaming Skull

Citadel · Layer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Heavy Violet?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Heavy Violet is Amethyst Rayne (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (close match).

What color is Heavy Violet?

Heavy Violet is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.142. Its screen color is approximately #484069 with a matte finish.