The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark pink leaning warm. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Skin and Camouflage Black Brown, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. The Army Painter Mulled Berry is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Dark Purple equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Dark 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 The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Mulled Berry, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
Best Revell option: Revell 353 Purple (RAL 4007), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Red Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Gal Vorbak Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.8).
In the digital values, The Army Painter Mulled Berry is slightly lighter. 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.
The Army Painter
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Scale75
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
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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 Vallejo Dark Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Mulled Berry at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Purple is a very dark moderate pink with a warm undertone (hex #452733). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Camouflage Black Brown for a lighter step and Skin for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.