Vallejo Game Color Hexed Lichen – 18ml (Ref. 72.015)

Game Color Hexed Lichen is a deep, intense purple full of character and versatility. Part of the renewed Vallejo Game Color range, it offers a rich new formulation designed for miniature painters who demand precision, smooth blending, and vibrant results. With improved consistency and pigment strength, this shade is perfect for fantasy miniatures, character models, and gaming figures.

Features & benefits

• Rich mystical purple tone – perfect for shadows, magical energy, and demonic or ethereal details.
• New formula ensures superior pigment density and smoother application.
• Blends beautifully with other Game Color purples like Royal Purple and Warlord Purple.
• Matte finish with a subtle satin sheen for enhanced depth and realism.
• Excellent adhesion to plastic, metal, and resin.
• Water-based acrylic – odorless, easy to thin with water or Vallejo Mediums.

Technical details

• Content: 18ml.
• Precision dropper bottle for controlled use.
• High pigment concentration optimized for brushwork.
• Compatible with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner and Game Color Inks.

Applications & inspiration

Hexed Lichen is a favorite among painters for creating dramatic shadows, rich robes, and enchanted effects. It’s especially effective for highlighting fantasy creatures, necromancers, and dark knights. When layered with Warlord Purple or Royal Purple, it creates smooth gradients that bring depth and emotion to your work. Many experienced artists – including Ángel Giráldez – recommend it for painting vampires, demons, or other creatures of the night.

Looking for matching tones? Vallejo Game Color Hexed Lichen closely matches Citadel Xereus Purple and Army Painter Alien Purple.

Sustainability

Vallejo’s updated 18ml bottles are made from recyclable plastic and feature eco-friendly, water-based pigments — better for the environment and your workspace.

A classic for creative painters

Whether you’re deepening shadows, painting spell effects, or capturing the aura of a mythical beast, Hexed Lichen brings your miniatures to life with elegance and intensity. Trusted by hobbyists and professionals alike, this iconic purple continues to inspire new generations of painters to explore their creativity one brushstroke at a time.