Color Information
HEX
#7362CA
RGB
115, 98, 202
LAB
47.8, 32.4, -52.0
Product Code
40C
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Clear Purple by Mr. Hobby (ΔE 13.1)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; 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 13.1 gives a large catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Aether Blue by Green Stuff World (ΔE 8.8)
purpose: paint vs ink. ΔE 8.8 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Violet Light catalog data
More from FoundryViolet Light by Foundry (product code 40C) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #7362CA, RGB 115/98/202, and CIELAB 47.8/32.4/-52.0. 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
Violet Light is a cool vibrant blue with medium value (L*: 47.8). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 61.3), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium
cool
Highly Saturated
Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.
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
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base 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