Alien Purple's approximate swatch sits in the purple family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Gothic Blue and Magecast Magenta, both The Army Painter paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo Alien Purple, scores 84 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Alien Purple equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Alien Purple. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Alien Purple, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
From Scale75: Scale75 Violet Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Amethyst Rayne, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 68 Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.8).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Alien Purple 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.
Vallejo
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
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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 The Army Painter Alien Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Alien Purple at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Alien Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Alien Purple is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #5C3C78). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Alien Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Magecast Magenta for a lighter step and Gothic Blue for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.