WW1 Purple is a dark muted pink with a cool undertone. Within the Humbrol range it ladders cleanly, Matt Navy Blue for the shadows and German Cam Red Brown for the highlights. WW1 Purple is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, Scale75 Black Leather, reaches 80 percent, and 1 other brand carries a strong same-finish alternative. Cross-brand swaps are adjust-on-model territory here, useful as a starting point rather than an exact replacement.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Scale75 Black Leather at 80% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Scale75
The Army Painter
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Revell
AK Interactive
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 1 other brand with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol WW1 Purple?
The closest same-finish match is Scale75 Black Leather at 80% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of WW1 Purple?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Mulled Berry at 77%, a same-finish match.
What color is WW1 Purple?
WW1 Purple is a dark muted pink with a cool undertone (hex #4E364A).
What do I highlight and shade WW1 Purple with?
Highlight WW1 Purple toward German Cam Red Brown and shade it down into Matt Navy Blue, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.