Color Information
HEX
#272961
RGB
39, 41, 97
LAB
19.6, 17.5, -33.7
Product Code
72.480
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Night Blue by Revell (ΔE 1.4)
purpose: contrast vs varnish. ΔE 1.4 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Legacy Blue catalog data
More from VallejoLegacy Blue by Vallejo (product code 72.480) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Xpress Color Intense in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #272961, RGB 39/41/97, and CIELAB 19.6/17.5/-33.7. 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
Legacy Blue is a dark cool blue with dark value (L*: 19.6). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 38.0), 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
White or Off-white
Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly
Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)
Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance
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)
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