Color Information
HEX
#481A3F
RGB
72, 26, 63
LAB
17.8, 27.3, -13.2
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Barak-Nar Burgundy by Citadel (ΔE 4.0)
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Dark Violet catalog data
More from Scale75Dark Violet by Scale75 is cataloged as acrylic, Artist Range in the pink color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #481A3F, RGB 72/26/63, and CIELAB 17.8/27.3/-13.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 10 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
Dark Violet is a dark pink with dark value (L*: 17.8). This neutral color has saturated saturation (chroma: 30.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
neutral
Saturated
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
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