Color Information
HEX
#622640
RGB
98, 38, 64
LAB
24.8, 30.2, -2.8
Product Code
72.113
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Crimson by Vallejo (ΔE 2.3)
Compatibility unverified: application: both products 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 2.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Deep Magenta catalog data
More from VallejoDeep Magenta by Vallejo (product code 72.113) is cataloged as acrylic, Game Color in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #622640, RGB 98/38/64, and CIELAB 24.8/30.2/-2.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 9 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
Deep Magenta is a dark red with dark value (L*: 24.8). 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