Color Information
HEX
#1A5B9B
RGB
26, 91, 155
LAB
38.0, 4.1, -40.5
Product Code
73.207
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Viking Blue by Army Painter (ΔE 1.9)
purpose: wash vs paint. ΔE 1.9 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Blue Wash catalog data
More from VallejoBlue Wash by Vallejo (product code 73.207) is cataloged as shade, transparent, Game Color Wash in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #1A5B9B, RGB 26/91/155, and CIELAB 38.0/4.1/-40.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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
Blue Wash is a cool vibrant blue with medium-dark value (L*: 38.0). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 40.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
cool
Saturated
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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 or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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