The stored digital swatch for Amethyst Blue is a very dark moderate purple with a cool undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Tenebrous Grey and Dark Blue, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Vallejo Dark Prussian Blue is a close digital color candidate at 89 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Amethyst Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 8 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to AK Interactive Amethyst Blue.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Dark Prussian Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Royal Violet, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Naggaroth Night, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Terrestrial Titan, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Royal Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
- From Revell: Revell 353 Purple (RAL 4007), a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.9).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.2 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Citadel
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Amethyst Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Dark Prussian Blue at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Amethyst Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Amethyst Blue is a very dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #35213D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Amethyst Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Blue for a lighter step and Tenebrous Grey for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.