Color Information
HEX
#3B2B50
RGB
59, 43, 80
LAB
21.0, 16.2, -20.0
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Medium Violet by Golden (ΔE 0.8)
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Naggaroth Night catalog data
More from CitadelNaggaroth Night by Citadel is cataloged as base, opaque, Base in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #3B2B50, RGB 59/43/80, and CIELAB 21.0/16.2/-20.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Naggaroth Night is a dark cool purple with dark value (L*: 21.0). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 25.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Dark
cool
Moderate
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
Recommended Undercoats
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
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