Color Information
HEX
#292244
RGB
41, 34, 68
LAB
15.7, 12.8, -20.4
Product Code
20594
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Violet Pansy by Folk Art (ΔE 2.9)
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Royal Violet catalog data
More from Apple BarrelRoyal Violet by Apple Barrel (product code 20594) is cataloged as acrylic, Colors in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #292244, RGB 41/34/68, and CIELAB 15.7/12.8/-20.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Royal Violet is a dark cool blue with dark value (L*: 15.7). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 24.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Dark
cool
Moderate
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
Recommended Undercoats
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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