Color Information
HEX
#253F72
RGB
37, 63, 114
LAB
27.2, 8.1, -32.4
Product Code
GX216
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Navy Blue by Scale75 (ΔE 1.9)
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Metal Dark Blue catalog data
More from Mr. HobbyMetal Dark Blue by Mr. Hobby (product code GX216) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Mr Metallic Color GX in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #253F72, RGB 37/63/114, and CIELAB 27.2/8.1/-32.4. 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
Metal Dark Blue is a dark cool blue with dark value (L*: 27.2). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 33.4), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
cool
Saturated
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
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