Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Prussian Blue | 13.52 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Black | 23.73 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Druchii Violet | 25.42 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Orkhide Shade | 29.44 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Burnt Umber | 33.79 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Military Shader | 35.33 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Purple Tone | 8.48 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Dark Blue Tone | 13.65 | Distant |
As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Purple shades evoke Slaanesh, luxury fabrics, and arcane glows across both 40K and Age of Sigmar..
The closest Purple Shade equivalent is Oil Paint Prussian Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 13.5).
Purple Shade is a shade / wash from Army Painter, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Purple Shade on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Purple Shade equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
A paint guide is most valuable when it connects colour, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Purple Shade is a purple shade / wash paint from Army Painter's Warpaints Shades range.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.