Paint equivalent guide

Shyish Purple Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) contrast #2B0E42

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Shyish Purple?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Shyish Purple in the current local catalogue is Inktense Purple from Scale75 (Delta-E 6.88).

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.

Armies using Shyish Purple

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Frequently asked questions

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), Scale75, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Shyish Purple equivalent is Inktense Purple (Scale75) (ΔE 6.9). For the Shyish Purple equivalent Vallejo, the closest Vallejo option in our database. The best Shyish Purple Army Painter equivalent is Purple Swarm (Army Painter) (ΔE 20.0).

  • Closest equivalent: Inktense Purple (Scale75) – ΔE 6.9
  • Vallejo equivalent: the closest Vallejo option in our database
  • Army Painter equivalent: Purple Swarm (Army Painter) – ΔE 20.0

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Shyish Purple equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.