Purple Hex: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.026. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #6A297F 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.

Army Painter

Diabolic Plum WP3133P

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Violet PV23

Base Set

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Enchantress Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Eldandil Violet SFG27

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Xereus Purple

Layer

ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Amethyst · 74.027

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Very close

Fluorescent Violet · 72.159

Vallejo · Game Color Fluorescent

Lavender · 85.054

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Lustful Purple 72.114

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Complementary paints

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

Pastel Green

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

Pastel Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Purple Hex?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Purple Hex is Diabolic Plum (WP3133P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.4 (close match).

What color is Purple Hex?

Purple Hex is a standard purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.026. Its screen color is approximately #6A297F with a unknown finish.