Color Information
HEX
#2881BB
RGB
40, 129, 187
LAB
51.5, -5.6, -37.7
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Crystal Blue by Army Painter (ΔE 0.4)
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Light Blue catalog data
More from RevellLight Blue by Revell is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Email Color - Gloss in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #2881BB, RGB 40/129/187, and CIELAB 51.5/-5.6/-37.7. 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
Light Blue is a cool blue with medium value (L*: 51.5). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 38.2), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium
cool
Saturated
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base 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