Color Information
HEX
#9FBCDA
RGB
159, 188, 218
LAB
75.1, -3.1, -18.3
Product Code
null
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Apothecary White by Citadel (ΔE 4.5)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 4.5 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Turquoise Green by Mr. Hobby (ΔE 3.7)
purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 3.7 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Pastel Indigo catalog data
More from Army PainterPastel Indigo by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #9FBCDA, RGB 159/188/218, and CIELAB 75.1/-3.1/-18.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 14 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
Pastel Indigo is a light cool blue with light value (L*: 75.1). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 18.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Light
cool
Moderate
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
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
White or Off-white
Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly
Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)
Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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