Color Information
HEX
#1278B6
RGB
18, 120, 182
LAB
48.2, -4.0, -40.2
Product Code
null
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Primary Blue by Scale75 (ΔE 1.5)
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Tidal Wave catalog data
More from Army PainterTidal Wave by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #1278B6, RGB 18/120/182, and CIELAB 48.2/-4.0/-40.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Tidal Wave is a cool vibrant blue with medium value (L*: 48.2). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 40.4), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium
cool
Saturated
Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.
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 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
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base 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