Color Information
HEX
#8D0422
RGB
141, 4, 34
LAB
29.1, 51.7, 24.5
Product Code
null
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Quinacridone Violet by Golden (ΔE 2.2)
purpose: wash vs paint. ΔE 2.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
True Blood catalog data
More from Army PainterTrue Blood by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as shade, transparent, Warpaints Fanatic Wash in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #8D0422, RGB 141/4/34, and CIELAB 29.1/51.7/24.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
True Blood is a dark warm vibrant red with dark value (L*: 29.1). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 57.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
warm
Highly Saturated
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
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)
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