Color Information
HEX
#57366B
RGB
87, 54, 107
LAB
28.7, 25.5, -25.3
Product Code
null
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Vampiric Purple by Vallejo (ΔE 7.0)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products 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. ΔE 7.0 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Chemos Purple by Citadel (ΔE 3.2)
opacity: transparent vs semi-opaque. ΔE 3.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Hive Dweller Purple catalog data
More from Army PainterHive Dweller Purple by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #57366B, RGB 87/54/107, and CIELAB 28.7/25.5/-25.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 14 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
Hive Dweller Purple is a dark cool purple with dark value (L*: 28.7). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 35.9), 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
White or Off-white
Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly
Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)
Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
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