Color Information
HEX
#0E4595
RGB
14, 69, 149
LAB
30.7, 15.4, -48.6
Product Code
14
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MS White by Mr. Hobby (ΔE 2.2)
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French Blue catalog data
More from HumbrolFrench Blue by Humbrol (product code 14) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Humbrol Acrylics - Gloss in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #0E4595, RGB 14/69/149, and CIELAB 30.7/15.4/-48.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 20 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 cool vibrant blue with medium-dark value (L*: 30.7). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 51.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
cool
Highly Saturated
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
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