Color Information
HEX
#420CFF
RGB
66, 12, 255
LAB
35.3, 78.4, -102.8
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One-coat Blue by Warcolours (ΔE 2.0)
purpose: ink vs paint. ΔE 2.0 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Ultramarine catalog data
More from WarcoloursUltramarine by Warcolours is cataloged as ink, transparent, Inks for Shading and Glazing in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #420CFF, RGB 66/12/255, and CIELAB 35.3/78.4/-102.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 4 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
Ultramarine is a cool vibrant blue with medium-dark value (L*: 35.3). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 129.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
cool
Highly 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.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
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)
This paint is already dark - use directly in recesses.
Use After (Highlights)
Search for lighter variants of this color family for highlight layers.
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