The stored digital swatch for Hexed Lichen is a very dark moderate purple with a cool undertone. The catalog suggests Royal Purple as a darker color and Dark Rust as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Amethyst Blue, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Hexed Lichen equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Hexed Lichen. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Amethyst Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Royal Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Royal Violet, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Barak-Nar Burgundy, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Amethyst Blue is slightly lighter than the swatch for Hexed Lichen. 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.
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Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Citadel
Revell
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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 Hexed Lichen?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Amethyst Blue at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Hexed Lichen?
The approximate digital swatch for Hexed Lichen is a very dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #341938). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Hexed Lichen with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Rust for a lighter step and Royal Purple for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.