Violet: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Ink · 73.209. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #503264
finish translucent
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
Hive Dweller Purple
ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical
Scale75
Inktense Violet
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Luxion Purple
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Magi Purple Wash
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Blue
ΔE 13.9 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 24.6 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Violet?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Violet is Hive Dweller Purple (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).
What color is Violet?
Violet is a translucent purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Ink), code 73.209. Its screen color is approximately #503264 with a translucent finish.