Color Information
HEX
#56C4CD
RGB
86, 196, 205
LAB
73.5, -28.6, -14.0
Product Code
null
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Baharroth Blue by Citadel (ΔE 3.6)
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Aquamarine catalog data
More from Army PainterAquamarine by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as acrylic, Warpaints Fanatic in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #56C4CD, RGB 86/196/205, and CIELAB 73.5/-28.6/-14.0. 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
Aquamarine is a light cool cyan with light value (L*: 73.5). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 31.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Light
cool
Saturated
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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