Paint equivalent guide

Liche Purple Equivalent

Liche Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Liche Purple equivalent is Violet (Scale75) (ΔE 3.0).
For the Liche Purple equivalent Vallejo, Royal Purple (72.016) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.7).
The best Liche Purple Army Painter equivalent is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) (ΔE 12.6).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
VioletScale75
ΔE 3.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Royal Purple (72.016)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 6.7significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Violet (70.960)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 7.4significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Nauseating BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
SC-39 Deep VioletScale75
ΔE 7.7significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Liche Purple?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Liche Purple in the current local catalogue is Violet from Scale75 (Delta-E 3.01).

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

Liche 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 Royal Purple (72.016) (Delta E 6.72).

Yes, Liche 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.

Liche Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Liche Purple equivalent is Violet (Scale75) (ΔE 3.0).
For the Liche Purple equivalent Vallejo, Royal Purple (72.016) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.7).
The best Liche Purple Army Painter equivalent is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) (ΔE 12.6).

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

The closest Liche Purple equivalent is Violet (Scale75) with Delta E 3.0. For a Liche Purple equivalent Vallejo match, Royal Purple (72.016) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.7 is the closest pick. The best Liche Purple Army Painter equivalent is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) with Delta E 12.6.

Liche Purple Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Royal Purple (72.016) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.7.

Liche Purple Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) with Delta E 12.6.

Liche Purple equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Violet (Scale75) – ΔE 3.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Royal Purple (72.016) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 6.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) – ΔE 12.6

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.