Color Information
HEX
#47286E
RGB
71, 40, 110
LAB
23.6, 30.2, -35.4
Product Code
9473
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True Violet by Vallejo (ΔE 4.1)
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Gem Purple catalog data
More from ReaperGem Purple by Reaper (product code 9473) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Bones in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #47286E, RGB 71/40/110, and CIELAB 23.6/30.2/-35.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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
Gem Purple is a dark cool vibrant purple with dark value (L*: 23.6). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 46.6), 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
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