Which is darker, Rasant Blue or Royal Blue?

Neither, really. Rasant Blue (#1E2050) and Royal Blue (#00277B) have almost the same relative luminance, so they read at the same level of darkness and differ in hue and finish instead.

What finishes do Rasant Blue and Royal Blue come in?

Rasant Blue renders in metallic. Royal Blue renders in gloss.

Can I see Rasant Blue and Royal Blue on my own car?

Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Rasant Blue, then Royal Blue, and you get a photoreal render of each on your own car to compare side by side. Free, no account needed.

Rasant Blue vs Royal Blue

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Rasant Blue (#1E2050) and Royal Blue (#00277B) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. Rasant Blue comes in metallic; Royal Blue in gloss. Body shape, paint condition and the light you shoot in move both colours further than a swatch chip suggests. Seeing them on your own car settles it, free, in a couple of minutes.

See both on your own car

Rasant Blue vs Royal Blue: the differences.

The differences between Rasant Blue and Royal Blue are hue and finish rather than depth — the two sit at almost the same lightness. The second is the finish: Rasant Blue is offered in metallic, Royal Blue in gloss. Low light, curved panels and your own trim decide the rest, and none of that shows up on a swatch. Render both on your car and compare them there.

Side by side.

Rasant Blue est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #1E2050. Il se rend en finition métallisé — la brillance appartient au film lui-même, il n'y a donc pas de finition séparée à choisir. La forme de la carrosserie, son état et la lumière dans laquelle tu photographies changent tout, donc le seul aperçu honnête de Rasant Blue est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Royal Blue est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #00277B. Il se rend en finition brillant — la brillance appartient au film lui-même, il n'y a donc pas de finition séparée à choisir. La forme de la carrosserie, son état et la lumière dans laquelle tu photographies changent tout, donc le seul aperçu honnête de Royal Blue est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.