Color Information
HEX
#1C2F59
RGB
28, 47, 89
LAB
20.0, 7.7, -27.6
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Phthalo Cyanine Blue by Mr. Hobby (ΔE 1.3)
purpose: ink vs paint. ΔE 1.3 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Indigo Blue Dip catalog data
More from Green Stuff WorldIndigo Blue Dip by Green Stuff World is cataloged as ink, transparent, Dipping Inks in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #1C2F59, RGB 28/47/89, and CIELAB 20.0/7.7/-27.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Indigo Blue Dip is a dark cool blue with dark value (L*: 20.0). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 28.7), 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
Grey or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
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