#B65E77
P3 Formula

Troll Tongue

Privateer Press Formula P3

acrylic
red

Color Information

HEX

#B65E77

RGB

182, 94, 119

LAB

51.0, 38.3, 2.3

Closest catalog-color match

Graffiti Pink by Folk Art (ΔE 4.0)

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 4.0 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Troll Tongue catalog data

More from P3 Formula

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

Catalog color data: HEX #B65E77, RGB 182/94/119, and CIELAB 51.0/38.3/2.3. 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

Troll Tongue is a warm red with medium value (L*: 51.0). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 38.4), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 51.0

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 38.4

Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

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