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SC-82 Inktense Violet · Scale75 · ΔE 4.56
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SC-82 Inktense Violet · Scale75 · ΔE 4.56
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale75 | SC-82 Inktense Violet | 4.56 | Good |
| Scale75 | Inktense Purple | 5.58 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | Inktense Blue | 9.66 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Prussian Blue | 13.52 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Nightroot Shade | 14.53 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Asurmen Blue Wash | 14.59 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | NIGHT BLUE INK | 14.96 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Leviathan Purple Wash | 15.71 | 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 SC-82 Inktense Violet (Scale75) (ΔE 4.6).
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 or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, 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.