Color Information
HEX
#7F5AA7
RGB
127, 90, 167
LAB
45.1, 30.9, -35.9
Product Code
GX207
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Brilliant Purple by Liquitex (ΔE 5.3)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 5.3 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Genestealer Purple by Citadel (ΔE 2.8)
opacity: opaque vs semi-opaque. ΔE 2.8 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Metal Violet catalog data
More from Mr. HobbyMetal Violet by Mr. Hobby (product code GX207) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Mr Metallic Color GX in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #7F5AA7, RGB 127/90/167, and CIELAB 45.1/30.9/-35.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 20 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
Metal Violet is a cool vibrant purple with medium value (L*: 45.1). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 47.4), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium
cool
Saturated
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
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