Color Information
HEX
#213953
RGB
33, 57, 83
LAB
23.2, -0.5, -18.6
Product Code
74B
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British Royal Blue catalog data
More from FoundryBritish Royal Blue by Foundry (product code 74B) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #213953, RGB 33/57/83, and CIELAB 23.2/-0.5/-18.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
British Royal Blue is a dark cool blue with dark value (L*: 23.2). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 18.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Dark
cool
Moderate
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.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
Recommended Undercoats
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
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)
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