#2A677C
Folk Art

Blue Topaz

Metallics

metallic
metallic
opaque
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#2A677C

RGB

42, 103, 124

LAB

40.6, -12.6, -17.5

Product Code

651

Closest catalog-color match

International Blue FS35109 by Mr. Paint (ΔE 2.3)

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 2.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Blue Topaz catalog data

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Blue Topaz by Folk Art (product code 651) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallics in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #2A677C, RGB 42/103/124, and CIELAB 40.6/-12.6/-17.5. 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

Blue Topaz is a cool cyan with medium-dark value (L*: 40.6). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 21.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 40.6

Medium-Dark

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 21.6

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

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

Base Paint
60% confidence

Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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