Purple: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.045. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #482359 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.

Eldandil Violet SFG27

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Purple 010

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Violet PV23

Base Set

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Violet -70- AK3094

Figures Series

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Hexed Lichen · 72.015

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

Alien Purple · WP1128

Army Painter · Warpaints

Approximate

Eldandil Violet · SFG27

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

Pastel Green

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

Orruk Flesh

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Purple?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Purple is Alien Purple (WP1128, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).

What color is Purple?

Purple is a standard purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.045. Its screen color is approximately #482359 with a unknown finish.