The stored digital swatch for WW1 Purple is a dark muted pink with a cool undertone. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are Matt Navy Blue for a darker step and German Cam Red Brown for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, Scale75 Black Leather, scores 80 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
WW1 Purple equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for WW1 Purple. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Black Leather, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Mulled Berry, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Purple, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Royal Violet, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
Our digital comparison places Scale75 Black Leather slightly lighter and more muted 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.
Scale75
The Army Painter
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Revell
AK Interactive
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol WW1 Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Black Leather at 80% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of WW1 Purple?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Mulled Berry at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is WW1 Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for WW1 Purple is a dark muted pink with a cool undertone (hex #4E364A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade WW1 Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing German Cam Red Brown for a lighter step and Matt Navy Blue for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.