Imperial Purple: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.025. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #4E2D79 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.

Kimera Kolors

The Violet PV23

Base Set

ΔE 0.6 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Diabolic Plum WP3133P

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Eldandil Violet SFG27

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Xereus Purple

Layer

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Enchantress Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

The Violet · PV23

Kimera Kolors · Base Set

Exact

Diabolic Plum · WP3133P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

True Violet · 85.050

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Hexed Violet WP3130P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Complementary paints

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

Greenish White

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Ivory -2-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Imperial Purple?

The closest Kimera Kolors match for Vallejo Imperial Purple is The Violet (PV23, Base Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Imperial Purple?

Imperial Purple is a standard purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.025. Its screen color is approximately #4E2D79 with a unknown finish.