The stored digital swatch for Bad Bruise is a very dark moderate pink with a cool undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Thamar Black and Exile Blue, both P3 Paints paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Scale75 African Shadow, scores 74 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Bad Bruise equivalents in other ranges
No listed same-type candidate for P3 Paints Bad Bruise reaches our 78% similar-color threshold. The stored data does not establish which physical paints could substitute.
The stored swatch for Scale75 African Shadow is clearly lighter than the swatch for Bad Bruise. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
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Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to P3 Paints Bad Bruise?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 African Shadow at 74% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Bad Bruise?
The approximate digital swatch for Bad Bruise is a very dark moderate pink with a cool undertone (hex #1D0C17). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Bad Bruise with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Exile Blue for a lighter step and Thamar Black for a darker step, both from P3 Paints. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.