Color Information
HEX
#653483
RGB
101, 52, 131
LAB
31.5, 36.7, -35.9
Product Code
null
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Imperial Purple by Citadel (ΔE 4.7)
purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 4.7 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Purple Swarm catalog data
More from Army PainterPurple Swarm by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #653483, RGB 101/52/131, and CIELAB 31.5/36.7/-35.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 13 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 Swarm is a cool vibrant purple with medium-dark value (L*: 31.5). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 51.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
cool
Highly Saturated
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
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