Purple's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare King Purple and Fluorescent Blue, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Purple, scores 80 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Purple equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Purple. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 68 Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Nightmare Violet, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.9).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Imperium Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.2).
In the digital values, Humbrol Purple is slightly more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Humbrol
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Revell
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Purple at 80% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Purple is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #3F2C7E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fluorescent Blue for a lighter step and King Purple for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.