Color Information
HEX
#28285E
RGB
40, 40, 94
LAB
19.1, 17.3, -32.4
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Deep Purple by Apple Barrel (ΔE 5.3)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 5.3 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Legacy Blue by Vallejo (ΔE 1.4)
purpose: varnish vs contrast. ΔE 1.4 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Night Blue catalog data
More from RevellNight Blue by Revell is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Email Color - Gloss in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #28285E, RGB 40/40/94, and CIELAB 19.1/17.3/-32.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 20 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
Night Blue is a dark cool blue with dark value (L*: 19.1). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 36.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
cool
Saturated
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
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
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
This paint is already dark - use directly in recesses.
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