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Pastel Blue

Pastel (3rd Gen)

acrylic
green

Color Information

HEX

#BDDDB8

RGB

189, 221, 184

LAB

85.0, -17.4, 14.7

Product Code

AK11168

Closest catalog-color match

Cadaverous Green Light by Foundry (ΔE 2.4)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.4 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Pastel Blue catalog data

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Pastel Blue by AK Interactive (product code AK11168) is cataloged as acrylic, Pastel (3rd Gen) in the green color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #BDDDB8, RGB 189/221/184, and CIELAB 85.0/-17.4/14.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 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

Pastel Blue is a light green with light value (L*: 85.0). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 22.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 85.0

Light

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 22.8

Moderate

Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.

Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

White or Light Grey

Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Highlight Paint
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.

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