Royal Violet from P3 Paints scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. In our digital catalog, Violet Red is classified as a cool purple, dark and moderate. The catalog suggests Amethyst Blue as a darker color and Russian Blue Lights as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Violet Red equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Violet Red with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Royal Violet, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Naggaroth Night, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Violet, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Diabolic Plum, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Enchantress Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.2).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.1 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.
P3 Paints
Citadel
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Revell
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 other brands 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 Violet Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Royal Violet at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Violet Red?
A Citadel candidate to check is Naggaroth Night at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Violet Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Violet Red is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #422A4E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Violet Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Russian Blue Lights for a lighter step and Amethyst Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.