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CLEAR BLUE · AK Interactive · ΔE 12.86
Luxion Purple · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 6.78
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CLEAR BLUE · AK Interactive · ΔE 12.86
Luxion Purple · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 6.78
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Luxion Purple | 6.78 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Leviathan Purple | 8.23 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Ultramarines Blue | 18.26 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Magos Purple | 19.47 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Purple Swarm | 20.01 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Talassar Blue | 20.24 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Grim Black | 21.82 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Basilicanum Grey | 22.09 | Distant |
As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Purple shades evoke Slaanesh, luxury fabrics, and arcane glows across both 40K and Age of Sigmar.
The closest Shyish Purple equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Shyish Purple is a contrast from Citadel (Games Workshop), 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 medium, 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 Shyish Purple 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 Shyish Purple 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.
Use Shyish Purple as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Druchii Violet, Genestealer Purple and Pallid Wych Flesh.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.
Use Shyish Purple as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Druchii Violet, Genestealer Purple and Pallid Wych Flesh.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.