#39989C
Army Painter

Lizardfolk Cyan

Speedpaint Set 2.0

contrast
transparent
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#39989C

RGB

57, 152, 156

LAB

57.8, -26.1, -10.3

Product Code

null

Closest catalog-color match

Raging Sea by Army Painter (ΔE 6.7)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products 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. ΔE 6.7 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Meridius Blue by P3 Formula (ΔE 3.9)

purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 3.9 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Lizardfolk Cyan catalog data

More from Army Painter

Lizardfolk Cyan by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #39989C, RGB 57/152/156, and CIELAB 57.8/-26.1/-10.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 15 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

Lizardfolk Cyan is a cool cyan with medium-light value (L*: 57.8). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 28.1), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 57.8

Medium-Light

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 28.1

Moderate

Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.

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

White or Off-white

Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly

Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)

Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Layer Paint
70% confidence

Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a layer 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