Color Information
HEX
#33283A
RGB
51, 40, 58
LAB
18.0, 9.3, -9.6
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Bad Bruise catalog data
More from P3 FormulaBad Bruise by P3 Formula is cataloged as acrylic, Privateer Press Formula P3 in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #33283A, RGB 51/40/58, and CIELAB 18.0/9.3/-9.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Bad Bruise is a dark purple with dark value (L*: 18.0). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 13.4), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Dark
neutral
Muted
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
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
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
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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