Warlord Purple: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.014. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #862351 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

Pink Horror

Layer

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Purple

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Magenta S10

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Laser Magenta AK11066

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Sword Hilt Burgundy

Wave 1

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

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 Warlord Purple pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Bright Pale Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Verdigris

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Warlord Purple?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Warlord Purple is Pink Horror (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Warlord Purple?

Warlord Purple is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.014. Its screen color is approximately #862351 with a matte finish.