Color Information
HEX
#392E56
RGB
57, 46, 86
LAB
21.9, 15.3, -22.5
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Purple Vanity Dip catalog data
More from Green Stuff WorldPurple Vanity Dip by Green Stuff World is cataloged as ink, transparent, Dipping Inks in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #392E56, RGB 57/46/86, and CIELAB 21.9/15.3/-22.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Purple Vanity Dip is a dark cool blue with dark value (L*: 21.9). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 27.2), 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
Grey or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
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