Color Information
HEX
#6A2990
RGB
106, 41, 144
LAB
31.0, 46.5, -44.6
Product Code
TS-37
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Clear Purple by Reaper (ΔE 7.9)
Compatibility unverified: application: candidate 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 7.9 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Grape Freeze by Apple Barrel (ΔE 5.5)
purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 5.5 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Lavender catalog data
More from TamiyaLavender by Tamiya (product code TS-37) is cataloged as acrylic, Tamiya Spray in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #6A2990, RGB 106/41/144, and CIELAB 31.0/46.5/-44.6. 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
Lavender is a cool vibrant purple with medium-dark value (L*: 31.0). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 64.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
cool
Highly Saturated
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
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)
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