Color Information
HEX
#886DA4
RGB
136, 109, 164
LAB
50.5, 21.8, -25.6
Product Code
AK11070
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Blue Violet catalog data
More from AK InteractiveBlue Violet by AK Interactive (product code AK11070) is cataloged as acrylic, Standard (3rd Gen) in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #886DA4, RGB 136/109/164, and CIELAB 50.5/21.8/-25.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Blue Violet is a cool purple with medium value (L*: 50.5). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 33.6), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium
cool
Saturated
Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
Layering Tips
- Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
- Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
- Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers