Color Information
HEX
#D5CAE5
RGB
213, 202, 229
LAB
82.9, 8.8, -12.0
Product Code
null
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Kraken Lavender catalog data
More from Army PainterKraken Lavender by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as acrylic, Warpaints Fanatic in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #D5CAE5, RGB 213/202/229, and CIELAB 82.9/8.8/-12.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Kraken Lavender is a light purple with light value (L*: 82.9). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 14.9), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Light
neutral
Muted
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
This paint is already light - ideal for edge 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