#81D3EB
Citadel

Ice Blue

Foundation (discontinued)

acrylic
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#81D3EB

RGB

129, 211, 235

LAB

80.3, -18.8, -19.6

Closest catalog-color match

Fs35260 Sky Line Blue A II by AMMO by Mig (ΔE 5.4)

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 5.4 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Ice Blue catalog data

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Ice Blue by Citadel is cataloged as acrylic, Foundation (discontinued) in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #81D3EB, RGB 129/211/235, and CIELAB 80.3/-18.8/-19.6. 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Ice Blue is a light cool cyan with light value (L*: 80.3). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 27.2), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 80.3

Light

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 27.2

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 Light Grey

Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Highlight Paint
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

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