Color Information
HEX
#27688E
RGB
39, 104, 142
LAB
41.7, -7.4, -26.8
Product Code
20287E
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Fester Blue by Coat d'Arms (ΔE 3.1)
purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 3.1 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Moody Blue catalog data
More from Apple BarrelMoody Blue by Apple Barrel (product code 20287E) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Gloss™ in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #27688E, RGB 39/104/142, and CIELAB 41.7/-7.4/-26.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Moody Blue is a cool blue with medium-dark value (L*: 41.7). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 27.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Medium-Dark
cool
Moderate
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.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (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