#0B72DB
Foundry

Bavarian Cornflower Blue

Foundry Paint System

dry
blue

Color Information

HEX

#0B72DB

RGB

11, 114, 219

LAB

48.5, 13.9, -60.8

Product Code

73B

Closest catalog-color match

Cerulean Blue, Chromium by Golden (ΔE 4.5)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; 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 4.5 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Bavarian Cornflower Blue catalog data

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Bavarian Cornflower Blue by Foundry (product code 73B) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the blue color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #0B72DB, RGB 11/114/219, and CIELAB 48.5/13.9/-60.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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

Bavarian Cornflower Blue is a cool vibrant blue with medium value (L*: 48.5). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 62.4), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 48.5

Medium

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 62.4

Highly 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.

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

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