#481306
P3 Formula

Amethyst Rose

Privateer Press Formula P3

acrylic
red

Color Information

HEX

#481306

RGB

72, 19, 6

LAB

14.7, 24.5, 20.0

Closest catalog-color match

Mournfang Brown by Citadel (ΔE 2.4)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.4 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Red Primer Base by AMMO by Mig (ΔE 1.4)

purpose: paint vs primer. ΔE 1.4 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Amethyst Rose catalog data

More from P3 Formula

Amethyst Rose by P3 Formula is cataloged as acrylic, Privateer Press Formula P3 in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #481306, RGB 72/19/6, and CIELAB 14.7/24.5/20.0. 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Amethyst Rose is a very dark warm red with very dark value (L*: 14.7). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 31.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 14.7

Very Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 31.6

Saturated

Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

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

Shadow Paint
90% confidence

Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

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