Color Information
HEX
#A8B9C9
RGB
168, 185, 201
LAB
74.3, -2.5, -10.0
Product Code
9104
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Sparkling Blue catalog data
More from ReaperSparkling Blue by Reaper (product code 9104) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Core Colors in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A8B9C9, RGB 168/185/201, and CIELAB 74.3/-2.5/-10.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Sparkling Blue is a light blue with light value (L*: 74.3). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 10.4), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Light
neutral
Muted
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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