Paint equivalent guide

Blue Violet Equivalent

BLUE VIOLET is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BLUE VIOLET equivalent is Hexed Violet (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.3).
For the BLUE VIOLET equivalent Vallejo, Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 13.6).
The best BLUE VIOLET Army Painter equivalent is Hexed Violet (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.3).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Hexed VioletArmy Painter
ΔE 3.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Kakophoni PurpleCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Cultist PurpleArmy Painter
ΔE 5.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
SC-77 Kunzite AlchemyScale75
ΔE 7.7significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Violet CovenArmy Painter
ΔE 7.9significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for BLUE VIOLET?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to BLUE VIOLET in the current local catalogue is Hexed Violet from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.31).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

BLUE VIOLET is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Blue Violet (70.811) (Delta E 13.61).

Yes, BLUE VIOLET is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

BLUE VIOLET is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BLUE VIOLET equivalent is Hexed Violet (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.3).
For the BLUE VIOLET equivalent Vallejo, Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 13.6).
The best BLUE VIOLET Army Painter equivalent is Hexed Violet (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.3).

BLUE VIOLET is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest BLUE VIOLET equivalent is Hexed Violet (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.3. For a BLUE VIOLET equivalent Vallejo match, Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 13.6 is the closest pick. The best BLUE VIOLET Army Painter equivalent is Hexed Violet (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.3.

BLUE VIOLET Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 13.6.

BLUE VIOLET Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Hexed Violet (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.3.

BLUE VIOLET equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, BLUE VIOLET requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the purple range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Hexed Violet (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 13.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Hexed Violet (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.3

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.