Color Information
HEX
#162874
RGB
22, 40, 116
LAB
19.8, 22.9, -45.6
Product Code
9266
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Neon Blue by Vallejo (ΔE 3.7)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: source not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.7 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Ultramarine Blue by Revell (ΔE 3.3)
purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Violet Light catalog data
More from ReaperViolet Light by Reaper (product code 9266) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Core Colors in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #162874, RGB 22/40/116, and CIELAB 19.8/22.9/-45.6. 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
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Technical Color Analysis
Violet Light is a dark cool vibrant blue with dark value (L*: 19.8). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 51.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
cool
Highly 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.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
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)
This paint is already dark - use directly in recesses.
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