Color Information
HEX
#26192D
RGB
38, 25, 45
LAB
11.3, 11.2, -10.9
Product Code
9022
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Midnight Purple by Vallejo (ΔE 2.9)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.9 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Purple Tone by Army Painter (ΔE 2.5)
purpose: paint vs wash. ΔE 2.5 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Nightshade Purple catalog data
More from ReaperNightshade Purple by Reaper (product code 9022) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Core Colors in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #26192D, RGB 38/25/45, and CIELAB 11.3/11.2/-10.9. 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
Nightshade Purple is a very dark purple with very dark value (L*: 11.3). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Very Dark
neutral
Moderate
Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
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