Rainfall Blue is a mid slate blue – muted, but unmistakably blue. It is the colour of a rainy sky and of field uniforms: saturated enough to carry a whole area and calm enough not to steal all the attention.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Blue |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0087 |
| EAN | 8432074900870 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Mediterranean Blue and Ultramarine Blue, transitions and highlights with Ice Blue and Sky Blue.
How do I keep a uniform from looking flat?
Base with Rainfall Blue, shade the folds with Prussian Blue and highlight with the same tone plus a drop of Ice Blue. Highlights on a uniform are always narrow – the cloth is not shiny.
Does it cover well?
Yes, better than the more saturated blues. One solid coat over grey primer is enough.
How do I thin this paint?
With water or an Ionic thinner. The formula is self-hydrating, so it stays workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop is enough for brush work, and roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, it dries matt with no shiny patches. If the figure is going on the gaming table, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the Ionic Smart Colors category.