Color Information
HEX
#9EC8F2
RGB
158, 200, 242
LAB
79.0, -3.9, -25.2
Product Code
76B
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French Hussar Sky Blue catalog data
More from FoundryFrench Hussar Sky Blue by Foundry (product code 76B) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #9EC8F2, RGB 158/200/242, and CIELAB 79.0/-3.9/-25.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
French Hussar Sky Blue is a light cool blue with light value (L*: 79.0). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 25.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Light
cool
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
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
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