Color Information
HEX
#CAB2FE
RGB
202, 178, 254
LAB
77.0, 23.6, -34.4
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Purl Grey by Turbo Dork (ΔE 13.6)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 13.6 gives a large catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Amethyst Purple by Green Stuff World (ΔE 8.5)
purpose: paint vs ink; opacity: semi-opaque vs opaque. ΔE 8.5 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Violet 1 catalog data
More from WarcoloursViolet 1 by Warcolours is cataloged as layer, semi-opaque, Layer paints in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #CAB2FE, RGB 202/178/254, and CIELAB 77.0/23.6/-34.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 4 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
Violet 1 is a light cool vibrant blue with light value (L*: 77.0). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 41.7), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Light
cool
Saturated
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
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
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
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)
This paint is already light - ideal for edge 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