A 38-year-old male is found dead in his apartment by neighbours after 3 days. The body is in a supine position on the bed. On examination, the forensic pathologist notes fixed purple-red discoloration over the dependent areas (back, buttocks, and posterior thighs), which does not blanch on pressure. The anterior chest and face are pale. Core body temperature is 18°C. The pathologist estimates time of death to be approximately 48–72 hours. Which of the following statements about the livor mortis observed in this case is CORRECT?