#A43E8B
Citadel

Warlock Purple

Foundation (discontinued)

acrylic
pink

Color Information

HEX

#A43E8B

RGB

164, 62, 139

LAB

43.1, 51.0, -22.0

Closest catalog-color match

Arclord Purple by Reaper (ΔE 5.0)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 5.0 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Warlock Purple catalog data

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Warlock Purple by Citadel is cataloged as acrylic, Foundation (discontinued) in the pink color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #A43E8B, RGB 164/62/139, and CIELAB 43.1/51.0/-22.0. 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

Warlock Purple is a vibrant pink with medium-dark value (L*: 43.1). This neutral color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 55.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 43.1

Medium-Dark

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 55.5

Highly 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.

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

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