Color Information
HEX
#091948
RGB
9, 25, 72
LAB
10.7, 13.8, -31.2
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Ultramarines Blue catalog data
More from CitadelUltramarines Blue by Citadel is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Contrast in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #091948, RGB 9/25/72, and CIELAB 10.7/13.8/-31.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 9 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
Ultramarines Blue is a very dark cool blue with very dark value (L*: 10.7). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 34.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Very Dark
cool
Saturated
Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.
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
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
This paint is already dark - use directly in recesses.
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