Color Information
HEX
#7A3F6E
RGB
122, 63, 110
LAB
35.6, 32.5, -16.0
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Red Violet by Golden (ΔE 4.8)
purpose: contrast vs varnish. ΔE 4.8 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Magos Purple catalog data
More from CitadelMagos Purple by Citadel is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Contrast in the pink color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #7A3F6E, RGB 122/63/110, and CIELAB 35.6/32.5/-16.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 14 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
Magos Purple is a pink with medium-dark value (L*: 35.6). This neutral color has saturated saturation (chroma: 36.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
neutral
Saturated
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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
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