Color Information
HEX
#87217A
RGB
135, 33, 122
LAB
33.2, 52.2, -27.2
Product Code
PV 19
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Faerzress Purple by Army Painter (ΔE 5.3)
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Purple catalog data
More from Kimera KolorsPurple by Kimera Kolors (product code PV 19) is cataloged as acrylic, Kimera Kolors Expansion Set 1 in the pink color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #87217A, RGB 135/33/122, and CIELAB 33.2/52.2/-27.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 8 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
Purple is a vibrant pink with medium-dark value (L*: 33.2). This neutral color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 58.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
neutral
Highly 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.
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
Search for lighter variants of this color family for highlight layers.
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