Two Thin Coats Purple Glaze is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a muted, light purple leaning cool. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Space Wolves Grey for a darker step and Gryph-Charger Grey for a lighter step. Limited catalog matches do not establish that the original paint has no physical equivalent.
Magos Purple equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Magos Purple have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Purple Glaze, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Pastel Lavender, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.2).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Pastel Violet, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Light Violet, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.7); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
In the digital values, Two Thin Coats Purple Glaze 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.
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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 Citadel Magos Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Purple Glaze at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is Magos Purple a one-coat paint?
Magos Purple is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.
What do I highlight and shade Magos Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Gryph-Charger Grey for a lighter step and Space Wolves Grey for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.