Color Information
HEX
#552A72
RGB
85, 42, 114
LAB
26.2, 33.8, -33.8
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Diabolic Plum by Army Painter (ΔE 1.3)
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Beaten Purple catalog data
More from P3 FormulaBeaten Purple by P3 Formula is cataloged as acrylic, Privateer Press Formula P3 in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #552A72, RGB 85/42/114, and CIELAB 26.2/33.8/-33.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 12 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
Beaten Purple is a dark cool vibrant purple with dark value (L*: 26.2). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 47.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
cool
Saturated
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
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
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
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