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Paint equivalent guide
Hive Fleet Purple 2 Warhammer acrylic paint equivalents (#3C1E54)
Hive Fleet Purple 2 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hive Fleet Purple 2 equivalent is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Hive Fleet Purple 2 is Royal Purple (70.810) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Hive Fleet Purple 2 is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Hive Fleet Purple 2?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Hive Fleet Purple 2 in the current local catalogue is Night Sky Purple from Army Painter (Delta-E 4.05).
- Closest overall: Night Sky Purple (Army Painter, Delta-E 4.05)
- Closest Vallejo: Royal Purple (70.810) (Delta-E 6.25)
- Closest Army Painter: Night Sky Purple (Delta-E 4.05)
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
Hive Fleet Purple 2 is a paint from Warhammer. 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 (70.810) (Delta E 6.25).
Yes, Hive Fleet Purple 2 is currently part of the Warhammer 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.
Hive Fleet Purple 2 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hive Fleet Purple 2 equivalent is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Hive Fleet Purple 2 is Royal Purple (70.810) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Hive Fleet Purple 2 is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).
Hive Fleet Purple 2 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hive Fleet Purple 2 equivalent is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Hive Fleet Purple 2 is Royal Purple (70.810) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2. For Army Painter, the closest match to Hive Fleet Purple 2 is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.
Hive Fleet Purple 2 Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Royal Purple (70.810) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2.
Hive Fleet Purple 2 Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.
Hive Fleet Purple 2 equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Hive Fleet Purple 2 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the purple range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.0
- Closest Vallejo option : Royal Purple (70.810) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.2
- Closest Army Painter option : Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.0
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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