Kraken Lavender's approximate swatch sits in the purple family: light in tone, muted in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Wilted Rose as a darker color and Diviner Light as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. Vallejo Light Violet is a close digital color candidate at 93 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.
Kraken Lavender equivalents in other ranges
2 of the 4 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to The Army Painter Kraken Lavender.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Light Violet, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Runic Purple, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.6).
- From Citadel: Citadel Dechala Lilac, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Wwi German Lilac, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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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Two Thin Coats
Citadel
AK Interactive
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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 Kraken Lavender?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Light Violet at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Kraken Lavender?
The approximate digital swatch for Kraken Lavender is a light muted purple with a cool undertone (hex #A290B8). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Kraken Lavender with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Diviner Light for a lighter step and Wilted Rose for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.