#8F6592
Citadel

Druchii Violet

Shade

shade
transparent
pink

Color Information

HEX

#8F6592

RGB

143, 101, 146

LAB

48.5, 24.9, -18.0

Closest catalog-color match

Coven Purple by Army Painter (ΔE 6.4)

opacity: transparent vs semi-opaque. ΔE 6.4 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Druchii Violet catalog data

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Druchii Violet by Citadel is cataloged as shade, transparent, Shade in the pink color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #8F6592, RGB 143/101/146, and CIELAB 48.5/24.9/-18.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 10 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

Druchii Violet is a pink with medium value (L*: 48.5). This neutral color has saturated saturation (chroma: 30.7), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 48.5

Medium

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 30.7

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

Grey or Tinted Primer

Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous

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 After (Highlights)

Search for lighter variants of this color family for highlight layers.

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