Color Information
HEX
#005E5E
RGB
0, 94, 94
LAB
35.6, -23.2, -6.8
Product Code
AK11220
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Bright Turquoise by Reaper (ΔE 1.5)
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Turquoise catalog data
More from AK InteractiveTurquoise by AK Interactive (product code AK11220) is cataloged as ink, transparent, Ink (3rd Gen) in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #005E5E, RGB 0/94/94, and CIELAB 35.6/-23.2/-6.8. 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
Turquoise is a cool cyan with medium-dark value (L*: 35.6). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 24.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Medium-Dark
cool
Moderate
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.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
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)
Use After (Highlights)
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