Color Information
HEX
#3D3860
RGB
61, 56, 96
LAB
25.8, 12.8, -23.0
Product Code
9422
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Heavy Violet by Vallejo (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.
Cross-class catalog match
Omega Blue by Vallejo (ΔE 2.2)
purpose: paint vs contrast. ΔE 2.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Nightsky Indigo catalog data
More from ReaperNightsky Indigo by Reaper (product code 9422) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Bones in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #3D3860, RGB 61/56/96, and CIELAB 25.8/12.8/-23.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Nightsky Indigo is a dark cool blue with dark value (L*: 25.8). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 26.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Dark
cool
Moderate
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.
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
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