#C2D7F2
Humbrol

Pastel Blue

Humbrol Acrylics - Matt

varnish
matte
blue

Color Information

HEX

#C2D7F2

RGB

194, 215, 242

LAB

85.2, -1.4, -15.6

Product Code

44

Closest catalog-color match

Moonstone Pearl by Mr. Hobby (ΔE 2.9)

purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 2.9 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Pastel Blue catalog data

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Pastel Blue by Humbrol (product code 44) is cataloged as varnish, matte, Humbrol Acrylics - Matt in the blue color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #C2D7F2, RGB 194/215/242, and CIELAB 85.2/-1.4/-15.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 12 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Pastel Blue is a very light cool blue with very light value (L*: 85.2). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.6), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 85.2

Very Light

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 15.6

Moderate

Near-white color ideal for extreme highlights, light effects, and maximum contrast points.

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

Highlight Paint
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.

Use Before (Shadows/Base)

Use After (Highlights)

This paint is already light - ideal for edge 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