The stored digital swatch for Runic Purple is a light muted purple with a cool undertone. The catalog suggests Gravestone Blue as a darker color and Decadent Purple as a lighter color to test, both from Two Thin Coats. The Army Painter Kraken Lavender is a close digital color candidate at 92 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.
Runic Purple equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Runic Purple with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Kraken Lavender, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Light Violet, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Dechala Lilac, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.3).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Wwi German Lilac, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.6. 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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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 Two Thin Coats Runic Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Kraken Lavender at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Runic Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Runic Purple is a light muted purple with a cool undertone (hex #9C8CB3). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Runic Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Decadent Purple for a lighter step and Gravestone Blue for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.