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Chameleon Blue-Purple Green Stuff World chameleon paint equivalents (#4030A0)
Chameleon Blue-Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Chameleon Blue-Purple equivalent is Liche Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Chameleon Blue-Purple is Imperial Blue (72.020) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.7).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Chameleon Blue-Purple.
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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Liche PurpleCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Nauseating BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.4significant colour distance -- test before committing3
Imperial Blue (72.020)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 6.7significant colour distance -- test before committing4
Ultramarines Blue (72.022)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing5
Storm BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.5significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Chameleon Blue-Purple?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Chameleon Blue-Purple in the current local catalogue is Liche Purple from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.24).
- Closest overall: Liche Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 4.24)
- Closest Vallejo: Imperial Blue (72.020) (Delta-E 6.67)
- Closest Army Painter: Gothic Blue (Delta-E 10.32)
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
Chameleon Blue-Purple is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 Imperial Blue (72.020) (Delta E 6.67).
Yes, Chameleon Blue-Purple is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.
Chameleon Blue-Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Chameleon Blue-Purple equivalent is Liche Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Chameleon Blue-Purple is Imperial Blue (72.020) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.7).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Chameleon Blue-Purple.
Chameleon Blue-Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Chameleon Blue-Purple equivalent is Liche Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.2. For Vallejo, the closest match to Chameleon Blue-Purple is Imperial Blue (72.020) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.7. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Chameleon Blue-Purple.
Chameleon Blue-Purple Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Imperial Blue (72.020) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.7.
Chameleon Blue-Purple Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Chameleon Blue-Purple.
Chameleon Blue-Purple equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Chameleon Blue-Purple requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Liche Purple (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.2
- Closest Vallejo option : Imperial Blue (72.020) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 6.7
- 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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