#537B95
Reaper

Heather Blue

Master Series Paints Core Colors

acrylic
blue

Color Information

HEX

#537B95

RGB

83, 123, 149

LAB

49.7, -6.7, -18.4

Product Code

9231

Closest catalog-color match

Blue Pearl by Folk Art (ΔE 3.3)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: source not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Heather Blue catalog data

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Heather Blue by Reaper (product code 9231) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Core Colors in the blue color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #537B95, RGB 83/123/149, and CIELAB 49.7/-6.7/-18.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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.

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Technical Color Analysis

Heather Blue is a cool blue with medium value (L*: 49.7). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 19.6), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage.

LightnessL* 49.7

Medium

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 19.6

Moderate

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
60% confidence

Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

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

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