In the pot, Royal Robes reads as a cool blue, mid-tone and moderate. Within the The Army Painter range it ladders cleanly, Periwinkle Purple for the shadows and Magic Blue for the highlights. Royal Robes is a bit distinctive: no other brand carries a strong same-finish match, though Citadel Celestium Blue comes nearest at 71 percent. Any substitute is a mixing base rather than a drop-in, so tune it on the model.
Royal Robes equivalents in other ranges
This is one of the colors that keeps The Army Painter pots in painters' cases. Across the mapped brands, nothing qualifies as a real equivalent.
Even the nearest color, Citadel Celestium Blue, dries clearly darker and more muted than Royal Robes, so any substitute will change how the scheme reads.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Royal Robes?
The closest same-finish match is Citadel Celestium Blue at 71% color similarity.
Is Royal Robes a one-coat paint?
Royal Robes is a contrast paint, made to basecoat and shade in a single pass over a light primer. One coat drops color into the recesses and leaves the raised areas brighter; a second coat deepens the tone if you want it richer.
What do I highlight and shade Royal Robes with?
Highlight Royal Robes toward Magic Blue and shade it down into Periwinkle Purple, both The Army Painter paints in the same finish family.