Color Information
HEX
#17202E
RGB
23, 32, 46
LAB
12.0, 0.6, -10.6
Product Code
null
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English Navy by Apple Barrel (ΔE 1.7)
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Dark Blue Tone catalog data
More from Army PainterDark Blue Tone by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as shade, transparent, Warpaints Fanatic Wash in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #17202E, RGB 23/32/46, and CIELAB 12.0/0.6/-10.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
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Technical Color Analysis
Dark Blue Tone is a very dark blue with very dark value (L*: 12.0). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 10.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Very Dark
neutral
Muted
Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
This paint is already dark - use directly in recesses.
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