The stored digital swatch for Deep Violet is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone. The catalog suggests Deep Purple as a darker color and Blue Violet as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. The leading same-type candidate, Scale75 Sweet Dreams Blue, scores 79 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Deep Violet equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Deep Violet. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Sweet Dreams Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 68 Purple, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.7).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-8 Flat Blue, a loose digital color reference (delta E 9.0).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Periwinkle Purple, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.0); different broad paint-type group: wash / transparent.
Our digital comparison places Scale75 Sweet Dreams Blue slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
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Found in 0 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 Deep Violet?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Sweet Dreams Blue at 79% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Deep Violet?
The approximate digital swatch for Deep Violet is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #5D3EB5). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Deep Violet with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Blue Violet for a lighter step and Deep Purple for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.