Color Information
HEX
#D5E8E4
RGB
213, 232, 228
LAB
90.5, -7.0, -0.2
Product Code
655
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Snow Blue by AK Interactive (ΔE 3.1)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.1 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Duck Egg Blue by Humbrol (ΔE 2.7)
purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 2.7 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Aquamarine catalog data
More from Folk ArtAquamarine by Folk Art (product code 655) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallics in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #D5E8E4, RGB 213/232/228, and CIELAB 90.5/-7.0/-0.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 14 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 very light muted cyan with very light value (L*: 90.5). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 7.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Very Light
neutral
Muted
Near-white color ideal for extreme highlights, light effects, and maximum contrast points.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
This paint is already light - ideal for edge 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