Traces of Chroma Genshin Impact Guide: How to Unlock Purple Paint

The Traces of Chroma quest in Genshin Impact is your key to unlocking Asha’s purple paint, an essential color for solving puzzles and completing design challenges in Natlan’s Easybreeze Holiday Resort. This guide will walk you through how to start the quest, complete each task, and finally gain access to purple paint for your Asha.

How to Start Traces of Chroma

1. Go to Easybreeze Market in Sunspray Summer Resort.
   • Look for a building with an NPC outside holding a sign bubble that says “No vandalization…”.
2. Indwell an Asha and paint the building’s wall.
   • This playful “vandalism” triggers a cutscene and officially begins the Traces of Chroma World Quest.

Tip: The NPC here is Cozatl, who will guide much of the quest.

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Step 1: Give the Cafe Some Color

After the cutscene, you’ll be directed to a nearby cafe with parasol tables. Your first task is to help the Asha decorate it according to instructions:

• Walls: Paint them yellow.
• Awnings & Parasols: Can be any color, but using a mix adds flair.

Tip: Ensure every spotted wall section is fully painted; the quest can be strict about coverage.

Once finished, wait one in-game day (08:00–12:00) to trigger the next phase.

Step 2: Complete the Design Commission

The next morning, head to the main street for a new decorating challenge. Follow these exact color assignments:

1. Sports Equipment:
   • Surfboard – Blue
   • Beach Ball – Red
   • Floater – Yellow
2. Instrument Store:
   • Paint the awning, sign, and two balloons in Yellow or Orange.

A short cutscene will follow, leading to the investigation phase.

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Step 3: Investigate the Cavern

Cozatl will guide you west to a cave under the cliffs. Follow the quest markers and:

1. Interact with the glowing spots to collect clues.
2. Read the Yellowed Records to piece together the mystery.

You’ll then submit conclusions based on interpretations:

• The Relationship Between Zolton and Colors
• The Source of Emotions and Memories
• Missing Memories
• The Origins of “Chroma”

After this, prepare to defeat two hostile enforcers.

Step 4: Final Studio Painting

Wait two in-game days after the battle, then return to the studio in Easybreeze Market:

1. Indwell an Asha and assist Zolton in free-form decorating.
2. Once you’re satisfied with the design, talk to Zolin to complete the quest.

Traces of Chroma Rewards

Completing Traces of Chroma grants:

• Asha’s Purple Paint (unlocks permanently for puzzles and designs)
• Luxurious Chest
• Traces of Chroma Achievement

You can now switch to purple paint while indwelled to an Asha, opening new options for challenges across Natlan.

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Quick Tips

• Fully cover all spotted walls; missing a section can delay progression.
• Use time-skipping to speed up in-game day requirements.
• Purple paint is crucial for later puzzles in Easybreeze Holiday Resort.

Once you wrap up Traces of Chroma, you’ll unlock Asha’s purple paint and open up a new layer of creative exploration in Genshin Impact. Play Now!