The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0: Pastel Lavender

One Coat, Full Coverage — Pastel Lavender

Pastel Lavender is a soft, muted purple that lands somewhere between a dusty violet and a cool lilac — the kind of tone that reads beautifully on robes, armour cloth, magical effects, and any surface that benefits from a gentle, ethereal quality. As part of The Army Painter's Speedpaint 2.0 range, this pot combines base coating and shading into a single step: brush it over a light primer, and the paint flows into the recesses to create natural-looking depth while leaving raised surfaces lighter. The result is a shaded, finished coat from one application — no separate wash required.

Speedpaint 2.0 is an improved formula over the original Speedpaint range, addressing the reactivation issues some painters encountered with the first generation. The updated formula is more stable when layering, meaning you can go back in with additional coats or standard paints without disturbing what's already down. It works on any miniature — fantasy, sci-fi, historical — over any white or light grey primer. Pot size is 18ml, consistent with the standard Army Painter pot.

Who Should Pick This Up

Pastel Lavender is a strong choice for painters working through large batches of robed figures, undead, fey creatures, or any force that leans into pale magical tones. It is an excellent entry point for newer painters who want a single-pot solution that still looks refined on the table — Speedpaint 2.0's self-shading quality does a lot of the work that beginners haven't yet developed the technique to do by brush. Experienced painters will find it useful as a fast base for glazing, edge highlighting, or more advanced blending work on top.