The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing Scale75 Dark Dahlia Brown. Vallejo Scarlet Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
King Purple equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Scale75 King 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 Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Scarlet Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Revell's closest color: Revell 38 Red (RAL 3005), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Murderous Magenta, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 73 Wine, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Scarlet Red is slightly darker than the swatch for King Purple. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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
Revell
P3 Paints
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Scale75 King Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Scarlet Red at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is King Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for King Purple is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #651E2C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade King Purple with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for King Purple is Dark Dahlia Brown from Scale75. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.