Mauve: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.041. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9F4F5E finish unknown type color family Red

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 6.0 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Hellbore Red

Wave 2

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Magenta AK11067

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Fuchsia SC34

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Emperor Children

Layer

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Magenta PR122

Base Set

ΔE 10.9 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Kobold Skin WP1434

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Moldy Wine WP3140P

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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 Mauve pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Snow Blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Mauve?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Mauve is Tiger’s Eye Skin (Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.5 (close match).

What color is Mauve?

Mauve is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.041. Its screen color is approximately #9F4F5E with a unknown finish.