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Royal Purple: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.810. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #4D2740 finish matte type color family Pink

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.

Citadel
Gal Vorbak Red
Base
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Mulled Berry WP3139P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Purple
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Eldandil Violet SFG27
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Enchantress Purple
Wave 3
ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Amethyst Blue AK11183
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 10.2 · different color
Pro Acryl
Royal Purple S03
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 10.2 · different color

Similar paints

Gal Vorbak Red
Citadel · Base
Very close
Purple · 70.959
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
Barak-Nar Burgundy
Citadel · Base
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Forbidden Fruit WP3142P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Burgundy S15
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
target
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Complementary paints

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

Mossy Green
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Forest Faun
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Royal Purple?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Royal Purple is Gal Vorbak Red (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Royal Purple?
Royal Purple is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.810. Its screen color is approximately #4D2740 with a matte finish.

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