Hyacinth Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.055. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #986BB8 finish unknown type color 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.

Citadel
Kakophoni Purple
Layer
ΔE 3.8 · close match
AK Interactive
Blue Violet AK11070
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Spectral Purple
Wave 3
ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Enchanted Pink WP3137P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Plum 070
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 12.4 · different color
Scale75
Braineater Azure SFG12
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 14.6 · different color
Kimera Kolors
Magenta PR122
Base Set
ΔE 22.5 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Dechala Lilac
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Violet -70- AK3094
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Complementary paints

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

Medium Green
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Black Green
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Hyacinth Blue?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Hyacinth Blue is Kakophoni Purple (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.8 (close match).
What color is Hyacinth Blue?
Hyacinth Blue is a standard purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.055. Its screen color is approximately #986BB8 with a unknown finish.

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