Color Information
HEX
#422752
RGB
66, 39, 82
LAB
20.9, 21.8, -21.4
Product Code
21487
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Naggaroth Night by Citadel (ΔE 5.7)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 5.7 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Nightsahde Purple Dip by Green Stuff World (ΔE 2.9)
purpose: paint vs ink. ΔE 2.9 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Velvet Crush catalog data
More from Apple BarrelVelvet Crush by Apple Barrel (product code 21487) is cataloged as acrylic, Colors in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #422752, RGB 66/39/82, and CIELAB 20.9/21.8/-21.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.
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Technical Color Analysis
Velvet Crush is a dark cool purple with dark value (L*: 20.9). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 30.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
cool
Saturated
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
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