Color Information
HEX
#7906AB
RGB
121, 6, 171
LAB
32.1, 64.6, -59.2
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Violet 3 by Warcolours (ΔE 14.9)
opacity: opaque vs semi-opaque. ΔE 14.9 gives a large catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Metallic Violet catalog data
More from WarcoloursMetallic Violet by Warcolours is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallic paints in the purple color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #7906AB, RGB 121/6/171, and CIELAB 32.1/64.6/-59.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 1 related catalog color 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Technical Color Analysis
Metallic Violet is a cool vibrant purple with medium-dark value (L*: 32.1). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 87.6), 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
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
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)
Search for lighter variants of this color family for highlight layers.
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