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Diabolic Plum Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#5C3B6B)
Diabolic Plum is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Diabolic Plum equivalent is Chemos Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Diabolic Plum is Hexed Lichen (72.015) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.3).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Diabolic Plum.
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
1
Chemos PurpleCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Hexed Lichen (72.015)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Royal Purple (70.810)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Hormagaunt PurpleCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.0significant colour distance -- test before committing5
SC-39 Deep VioletScale75
ΔE 7.1significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Diabolic Plum?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Diabolic Plum in the current local catalogue is Chemos Purple from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.96).
- Closest overall: Chemos Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 3.96)
- Closest Vallejo: Hexed Lichen (72.015) (Delta-E 4.27)
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
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Diabolic Plum is a paint from Army Painter. 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 Hexed Lichen (72.015) (Delta E 4.27).
Yes, Diabolic Plum is currently part of the Army Painter 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.
Diabolic Plum is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Diabolic Plum equivalent is Chemos Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Diabolic Plum is Hexed Lichen (72.015) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.3).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Diabolic Plum.
Diabolic Plum is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Diabolic Plum equivalent is Chemos Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Diabolic Plum is Hexed Lichen (72.015) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.3. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Diabolic Plum.
Diabolic Plum Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Hexed Lichen (72.015) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.3.
Diabolic Plum Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Diabolic Plum.
Diabolic Plum equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Diabolic Plum requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the purple range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Chemos Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.0
- Closest Vallejo option : Hexed Lichen (72.015) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.3
- Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent
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.
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