#49196F
Scale75

Inktense Violet

Inktensity Range

ink
transparent
purple

Color Information

HEX

#49196F

RGB

73, 25, 111

LAB

21.1, 39.0, -40.2

Closest catalog-color match

Roxo Puro by Tom Color (ΔE 7.8)

purpose: ink vs paint. ΔE 7.8 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Inktense Violet catalog data

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Inktense Violet by Scale75 is cataloged as ink, transparent, Inktensity Range in the purple color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #49196F, RGB 73/25/111, and CIELAB 21.1/39.0/-40.2. 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

Inktense Violet is a dark cool vibrant purple with dark value (L*: 21.1). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 56.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 21.1

Dark

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 56.0

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

Grey or Tinted Primer

Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
90% confidence

Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

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