Paint equivalent guide

Oozing Purple Equivalent

Oozing Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oozing Purple equivalent is Leviathan Purple Wash (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.1).
For the Oozing Purple equivalent Vallejo, Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.9).
The best Oozing Purple Army Painter equivalent is Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.7).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Leviathan Purple WashCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Purple InkCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Warlock PurpleCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Malefic PurpleGreen Stuff World
ΔE 8.2significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Warlord Purple (72.014)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 8.9significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Oozing Purple?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Oozing Purple in the current local catalogue is Leviathan Purple Wash from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 5.11).

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:

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Frequently asked questions

Oozing Purple 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 Warlord Purple (72.014) (Delta E 8.91).

Yes, Oozing Purple 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.

Oozing Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oozing Purple equivalent is Leviathan Purple Wash (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.1).
For the Oozing Purple equivalent Vallejo, Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.9).
The best Oozing Purple Army Painter equivalent is Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.7).

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

The closest Oozing Purple equivalent is Leviathan Purple Wash (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 5.1. For a Oozing Purple equivalent Vallejo match, Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 8.9 is the closest pick. The best Oozing Purple Army Painter equivalent is Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.7.

Oozing Purple Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 8.9.

Oozing Purple Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.7.

Oozing Purple equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Oozing Purple requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm pink range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Leviathan Purple Wash (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 5.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 8.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.7

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.