Color Information
HEX
#273E51
RGB
39, 62, 81
LAB
25.2, -2.9, -14.3
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Asurmen Blue Wash catalog data
More from CitadelAsurmen Blue Wash by Citadel is cataloged as shade, transparent, Foundation Wash (discontinued) in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #273E51, RGB 39/62/81, and CIELAB 25.2/-2.9/-14.3. 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
Asurmen Blue Wash is a dark blue with dark value (L*: 25.2). This cool color has muted saturation (chroma: 14.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Dark
cool
Muted
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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