#1C9095
Army Painter

Royal Cloak

Warpaints

acrylic
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#1C9095

RGB

28, 144, 149

LAB

54.4, -28.1, -11.5

Product Code

WP1449

Closest catalog-color match

Meridius Blue by P3 Formula (ΔE 0.3)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 0.3 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.

Royal Cloak catalog data

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Royal Cloak by Army Painter (product code WP1449) is cataloged as acrylic, Warpaints in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #1C9095, RGB 28/144/149, and CIELAB 54.4/-28.1/-11.5. 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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Technical Color Analysis

Royal Cloak is a cool cyan with medium value (L*: 54.4). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 30.4), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 54.4

Medium

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 30.4

Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.

Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base in your layering sequence.

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