Color Information
HEX
#5363A1
RGB
83, 99, 161
LAB
43.3, 11.5, -35.5
Product Code
null
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Smalt Hue by Golden (ΔE 4.0)
purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 4.0 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Royal Robes catalog data
More from Army PainterRoyal Robes by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #5363A1, RGB 83/99/161, and CIELAB 43.3/11.5/-35.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 12 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 Robes is a cool blue with medium-dark value (L*: 43.3). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 37.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
cool
Saturated
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
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
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
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