Warlord Purple (72.014)
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Paint equivalent guide
Malefic Purple Green Stuff World basic paint equivalents (#800080)
Malefic Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Malefic Purple equivalent is Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Malefic Purple is Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Malefic Purple is Oozing Purple (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.2).
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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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Warlord Purple (72.014)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
SC-70 Amethyst AlchemyScale75
ΔE 7.0significant colour distance -- test before committing3
Violet (70.960)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 7.3significant colour distance -- test before committing4
Oozing PurpleArmy Painter
ΔE 8.2significant colour distance -- test before committing5
Royal Purple (72.016)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 8.5significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Malefic Purple?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Malefic Purple in the current local catalogue is Warlord Purple (72.014) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 2.25).
- Closest overall: Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color, Delta-E 2.25)
- Closest Vallejo: Warlord Purple (72.014) (Delta-E 2.25)
- Closest Army Painter: Oozing Purple (Delta-E 8.23)
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
Malefic 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 Warlord Purple (72.014) (Delta E 2.25).
Yes, Malefic 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.
Malefic Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Malefic Purple equivalent is Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Malefic Purple is Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Malefic Purple is Oozing Purple (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.2).
Malefic Purple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Malefic Purple equivalent is Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.2. For Vallejo, the closest match to Malefic Purple is Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.2. For Army Painter, the closest match to Malefic Purple is Oozing Purple (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.2.
Malefic Purple Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.2.
Malefic Purple Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Oozing Purple (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.2.
Malefic Purple equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Malefic Purple requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm pink range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.2
- Closest Vallejo option : Warlord Purple (72.014) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.2
- Closest Army Painter option : Oozing Purple (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.2
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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