Color Information
HEX
#C1BFE4
RGB
193, 191, 228
LAB
78.6, 8.0, -18.1
Product Code
XC04
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Kraken Purple by Reaper (ΔE 3.9)
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Amethyst Purple catalog data
More from Mr. HobbyAmethyst Purple by Mr. Hobby (product code XC04) is cataloged as acrylic, Mr Crystal Color in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #C1BFE4, RGB 193/191/228, and CIELAB 78.6/8.0/-18.1. 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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Technical Color Analysis
Amethyst Purple is a light cool blue with light value (L*: 78.6). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 19.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Light
cool
Moderate
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
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
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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