Color Information
HEX
#CAC6D7
RGB
202, 198, 215
LAB
80.7, 4.6, -8.0
Product Code
XC03
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Decadent Purple by Duncan (ΔE 3.6)
Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.6 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Ruby Red catalog data
More from Mr. HobbyRuby Red by Mr. Hobby (product code XC03) is cataloged as acrylic, Mr Crystal Color in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #CAC6D7, RGB 202/198/215, and CIELAB 80.7/4.6/-8.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 10 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
Ruby Red is a light muted blue with light value (L*: 80.7). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 9.2), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Light
neutral
Muted
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
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