Violet: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.960. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3C2C49 finish matte 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.

Amethyst Blue AK11183

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Eldandil Violet SFG27

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Enchantress Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Violet PV23

Base Set

ΔE 11.9 · different color

Similar paints

Blue · 70.925

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Dark Prussian Blue · 70.899

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Amethyst Blue · AK11183

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Deepkin Flesh

Citadel · Layer

Contagion Green

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Violet?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Violet is Naggaroth Night (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Violet?

Violet is a standard purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.960. Its screen color is approximately #3C2C49 with a matte finish.