#02224B
Tom Color

Raf Insignia Blue

Tom Colors

acrylic
blue

Color Information

HEX

#02224B

RGB

2, 34, 75

LAB

13.6, 7.2, -28.6

Product Code

TC-0115

Closest catalog-color match

Oxford Blue by Tom Color (ΔE 2.2)

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 2.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Real Blue by Apple Barrel (ΔE 1.5)

purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 1.5 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Raf Insignia Blue catalog data

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Raf Insignia Blue by Tom Color (product code TC-0115) is cataloged as acrylic, Tom Colors in the blue color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #02224B, RGB 2/34/75, and CIELAB 13.6/7.2/-28.6. 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Raf Insignia Blue is a very dark cool blue with very dark value (L*: 13.6). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 29.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 13.6

Very Dark

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 29.5

Moderate

Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.

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

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

Shadow Paint
90% confidence

Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

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