Wicked Purple: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.456. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #756566
finish translucent
type contrast
family Brown
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
Cryptek Armourshade Gloss
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Soft Tone
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Flesh Wash
ΔE 12.5 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 15.5 · different color
AK Interactive
Sooty Black
ΔE 16.6 · different color
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 18.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Wicked Purple?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Wicked Purple is Cryptek Armourshade Gloss (Shade) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.3 (noticeable difference).
What color is Wicked Purple?
Wicked Purple is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.456. Its screen color is approximately #756566 with a translucent finish.