Color Information
HEX
#1D3460
RGB
29, 52, 96
LAB
22.2, 7.1, -28.9
Product Code
65B
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Omega Blue by Army Painter (ΔE 2.1)
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French Blue catalog data
More from FoundryFrench Blue by Foundry (product code 65B) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #1D3460, RGB 29/52/96, and CIELAB 22.2/7.1/-28.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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
French Blue is a dark cool blue with dark value (L*: 22.2). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 29.7), 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