Vallejo 77255 - True Metallic Metal Amethyst Purple acrylic paint set

Vallejo 77255 True Metallic – Amethyst Purple Set: complete system for deep amethyst-purple metallic finishes

Vallejo 77255 – Amethyst Purple Set is a complete four-paint bundle from the True Metallic Metal line, designed to create vibrant and intense amethyst-purple metallic surfaces. This luxurious, gemstone-inspired tone is ideal for fantasy armour, magical artefacts, sci-fi constructions and decorative details requiring a bold purple metallic shine.

The set follows the BSL (Base – Shade – Light) workflow, enabling artists to control light placement, contrast and saturation while maintaining the natural brilliance of metallic pigments.

Set contents:

• 77.108 Amethyst Purple (Light) – bright amethyst metallic highlight
• 77.128 Amethyst Purple (Base) – full-coverage metallic basecoat
• 77.148 Amethyst Purple (Shade) – shading wash for deep purple tones
• 77.168 Amethyst Purple (Airbrush) – spray-ready version of the base tone

The True Metallic Metal system:

TMM is a structured approach to metallic painting that combines real metallic pigment with traditional light–shadow principles. Each colour family includes coordinated tones for full control of volume and intensity:

• BASE – main metallic tone
• SHADE – recess shading
• LIGHT – metallic highlights
• AIRBRUSH – smooth spray-ready base layers

Ideal applications:

• fantasy and sci-fi armour,
• arcane symbols and magical decorations,
• futuristic machinery and structures,
• energy and plasma accents,
• ornamental elements inspired by gemstones.

Usage tips:

• Apply BASE as the primary metallic coat.
• Use SHADE to deepen shadows and enrich colour.
• Apply LIGHT on raised edges and reflective points.
• Use AIRBRUSH for smooth gradients and fast coverage.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a world-leading manufacturer of acrylic paints for miniature painters and hobbyists. The True Metallic Metal range provides a consistent, modern system for painting expressive and realistic metallic surfaces using coordinated Light–Base–Shade–Airbrush tones.