Color Information
HEX
#2A1744
RGB
42, 23, 68
LAB
12.7, 20.8, -25.0
Product Code
68
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Purple Velvet by Apple Barrel (ΔE 7.2)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 7.2 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Navy Blue by Vallejo (ΔE 4.6)
purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 4.6 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Purple catalog data
More from HumbrolPurple by Humbrol (product code 68) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Humbrol Acrylics - Gloss in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #2A1744, RGB 42/23/68, and CIELAB 12.7/20.8/-25.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 14 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
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Technical Color Analysis
Purple is a very dark cool purple with very dark value (L*: 12.7). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 32.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Very Dark
cool
Saturated
Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
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