Color Information
HEX
#786696
RGB
120, 102, 150
LAB
46.6, 17.4, -23.6
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Emperor's Purple by Duncan (ΔE 5.4)
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Morrow Purple Dip catalog data
More from Green Stuff WorldMorrow Purple Dip by Green Stuff World is cataloged as ink, transparent, Dipping Inks in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #786696, RGB 120/102/150, and CIELAB 46.6/17.4/-23.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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
Morrow Purple Dip is a cool purple with medium value (L*: 46.6). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 29.3), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage.
Medium
cool
Moderate
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.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer
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