#6F3568
Golden

Red Violet

SoFlat Matte Acrylic Colors

varnish
matte
pink

Color Information

HEX

#6F3568

RGB

111, 53, 104

LAB

31.6, 33.3, -18.5

Product Code

6595

Closest catalog-color match

Runic Purple by Reaper (ΔE 1.0)

purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 1.0 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Red Violet catalog data

More from Golden

Red Violet by Golden (product code 6595) is cataloged as varnish, matte, SoFlat Matte Acrylic Colors in the pink color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #6F3568, RGB 111/53/104, and CIELAB 31.6/33.3/-18.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 12 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Red Violet is a pink with medium-dark value (L*: 31.6). This neutral color has saturated saturation (chroma: 38.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 31.6

Medium-Dark

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 38.1

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

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

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