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Chameleon Purple-Green Green Stuff World chameleon paint equivalents (#6820A0)

Chameleon Purple-Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Chameleon Purple-Green equivalent is Violet (70.960) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.6).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Chameleon Purple-Green is Violet (70.960) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.6).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Chameleon Purple-Green.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Violet (70.960)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Royal Purple (72.016)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 5.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
VioletScale75
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Imperial PurpleCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.8significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
SC-70 Amethyst AlchemyScale75
ΔE 7.2significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Chameleon Purple-Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Chameleon Purple-Green in the current local catalogue is Violet (70.960) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 5.58).

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

Chameleon Purple-Green 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 Violet (70.960) (Delta E 5.58).

Yes, Chameleon Purple-Green 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 Purple-Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Chameleon Purple-Green equivalent is Violet (70.960) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.6).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Chameleon Purple-Green is Violet (70.960) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.6).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Chameleon Purple-Green.

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

The closest Chameleon Purple-Green equivalent is Violet (70.960) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.6. For Vallejo, the closest match to Chameleon Purple-Green is Violet (70.960) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.6. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Chameleon Purple-Green.

Chameleon Purple-Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Violet (70.960) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.6.

Chameleon Purple-Green Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Chameleon Purple-Green.

Chameleon Purple-Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Chameleon Purple-Green requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the purple range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Violet (70.960) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : Violet (70.960) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.6
  • 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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