Color Information
HEX
#9E97D9
RGB
158, 151, 217
LAB
65.3, 17.0, -32.7
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Light Blue Violet by Liquitex (ΔE 8.1)
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Purl Grey catalog data
More from Turbo DorkPurl Grey by Turbo Dork is cataloged as acrylic, Turbo Dork in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #9E97D9, RGB 158/151/217, and CIELAB 65.3/17.0/-32.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Purl Grey is a cool blue with medium-light value (L*: 65.3). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 36.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
cool
Saturated
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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