Color Information
HEX
#B8B4D9
RGB
184, 180, 217
LAB
74.7, 8.8, -18.1
Product Code
89531
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Amethyst Purple by Mr. Hobby (ΔE 3.9)
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 3.9 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Kraken Purple catalog data
More from ReaperKraken Purple by Reaper (product code 89531) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Pathfinder in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #B8B4D9, RGB 184/180/217, and CIELAB 74.7/8.8/-18.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 11 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
Kraken Purple is a light cool blue with light value (L*: 74.7). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 20.1), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Light
cool
Moderate
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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