Color Information
HEX
#842994
RGB
132, 41, 148
LAB
35.3, 53.1, -40.1
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Purple Ink by Citadel (ΔE 0.0)
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Leviathan Purple Wash catalog data
More from CitadelLeviathan Purple Wash by Citadel is cataloged as shade, transparent, Foundation Wash (discontinued) in the pink color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #842994, RGB 132/41/148, and CIELAB 35.3/53.1/-40.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Leviathan Purple Wash is a cool vibrant pink with medium-dark value (L*: 35.3). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 66.5), 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
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)
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