#A14F7D
Army Painter

Moody Mauve

Speedpaint Set 2.0

contrast
transparent
pink

Color Information

HEX

#A14F7D

RGB

161, 79, 125

LAB

45.2, 39.6, -10.3

Product Code

null

Closest catalog-color match

Elder Flower by Army Painter (ΔE 6.1)

purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 6.1 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Moody Mauve catalog data

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Moody Mauve by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the pink color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #A14F7D, RGB 161/79/125, and CIELAB 45.2/39.6/-10.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 12 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

Moody Mauve is a vibrant pink with medium value (L*: 45.2). This neutral color has saturated saturation (chroma: 40.9), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 45.2

Medium

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 40.9

Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.

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

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

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