Color Information
HEX
#13514C
RGB
19, 81, 76
LAB
30.7, -20.4, -2.7
Product Code
9269
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Viridian Green Hue by Golden (ΔE 2.5)
Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.5 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Heretic Turquoise by Vallejo (ΔE 0.7)
purpose: paint vs contrast. ΔE 0.7 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Military Blue catalog data
More from ReaperMilitary Blue by Reaper (product code 9269) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Core Colors in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #13514C, RGB 19/81/76, and CIELAB 30.7/-20.4/-2.7. 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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Technical Color Analysis
Military Blue is a cool cyan with medium-dark value (L*: 30.7). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 20.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Medium-Dark
cool
Moderate
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.
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
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