Color Information
HEX
#701B55
RGB
112, 27, 85
LAB
26.4, 42.7, -14.3
Product Code
null
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Royal Purple catalog data
More from Army PainterRoyal Purple by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallic Colours Paint Set in the pink color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #701B55, RGB 112/27/85, and CIELAB 26.4/42.7/-14.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 8 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
Royal Purple is a dark vibrant pink with dark value (L*: 26.4). This neutral color has saturated saturation (chroma: 45.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
neutral
Saturated
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
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
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
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