Orchid Light: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.032. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9E9CCD finish unknown 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 7.2 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Dechala Lilac

Layer

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Raf Azure Blue AK11845

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 10.9 · different color

Pro Acryl

Faded Plum 063

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 11.1 · different color

Scale75

Bering Blue SC06

Scalecolor

ΔE 13.9 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 28.9 · different color

Similar paints

Violet Coven · WP3131P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

Country Blue · 85.056

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

Light Violet · 70.750

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Decadent Purple

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine Blue

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

Russian Green 4bo

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Russian Uniform Shadow -46-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Orchid Light?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Orchid Light is Violet Coven (WP3131P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.5 (close match).

What color is Orchid Light?

Orchid Light is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.032. Its screen color is approximately #9E9CCD with a unknown finish.