#AB3737
P3 Formula

Ruddy Blush

Privateer Press Formula P3

acrylic
red

Color Information

HEX

#AB3737

RGB

171, 55, 55

LAB

40.7, 47.3, 26.7

Closest catalog-color match

Broken Brick by P3 Formula (ΔE 2.3)

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 2.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Ruddy Blush catalog data

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

Catalog color data: HEX #AB3737, RGB 171/55/55, and CIELAB 40.7/47.3/26.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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

Ruddy Blush is a warm vibrant red with medium-dark value (L*: 40.7). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 54.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 40.7

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 54.3

Highly Saturated

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

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

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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