Color Information
HEX
#AE3F6A
RGB
174, 63, 106
LAB
43.6, 49.1, -0.7
Product Code
null
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Moonlake Coral by Army Painter (ΔE 6.0)
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 6.0 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Zephyr Pink by Army Painter (ΔE 2.6)
purpose: contrast vs paint; opacity: transparent vs opaque. ΔE 2.6 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Purple Alchemy catalog data
More from Army PainterPurple Alchemy by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #AE3F6A, RGB 174/63/106, and CIELAB 43.6/49.1/-0.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 15 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
Purple Alchemy is a warm vibrant red with medium-dark value (L*: 43.6). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 49.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
warm
Saturated
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
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
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
Suggested Layer Progression
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