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True Violet: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.050. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #412B6C 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.

Kimera Kolors
The Violet PV23
Base Set
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Army Painter
Diabolic Plum WP3133P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.6 · close match
AK Interactive
Violet -70- AK3094
Figures Series
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Eldandil Violet SFG27
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Naggaroth Night
Base
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Royal Purple S03
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Enchantress Purple
Wave 3
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

The Violet · PV23
Kimera Kolors · Base Set
Approximate
Violet -70- · AK3094
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Approximate
Imperial Purple · 74.025
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Dechala Lilac
Citadel · Layer
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Imperial Blue AK11180
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Greenish White
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Troll Snot Green
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of True Violet?
The closest Kimera Kolors match for Vallejo True Violet is The Violet (PV23, Base Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).
What color is True Violet?
True Violet is a standard purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.050. Its screen color is approximately #412B6C with a unknown finish.

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