Color Information
HEX
#0464B1
RGB
4, 100, 177
LAB
41.7, 5.8, -47.6
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Royal Blue by Army Painter (ΔE 0.8)
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Blue 3 catalog data
More from WarcoloursBlue 3 by Warcolours is cataloged as layer, semi-opaque, Layer paints in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #0464B1, RGB 4/100/177, and CIELAB 41.7/5.8/-47.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Blue 3 is a cool vibrant blue with medium-dark value (L*: 41.7). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 47.9), 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
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