Color Information
HEX
#A8DEF8
RGB
168, 222, 248
LAB
85.7, -11.2, -18.2
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Blue 1 by Warcolours (ΔE 4.8)
purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 4.8 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Clear Blue catalog data
More from RevellClear Blue by Revell is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Email Color - Gloss in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A8DEF8, RGB 168/222/248, and CIELAB 85.7/-11.2/-18.2. 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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Technical Color Analysis
Clear Blue is a very light cool cyan with very light value (L*: 85.7). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 21.4), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Very Light
cool
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
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
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