Color Information
HEX
#5B95AD
RGB
91, 149, 173
LAB
58.7, -12.3, -18.5
Product Code
513
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Aqua Moire by Folk Art (ΔE 3.7)
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Cayman Blue catalog data
More from Folk ArtCayman Blue by Folk Art (product code 513) is cataloged as acrylic, Acrylic Colors in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #5B95AD, RGB 91/149/173, and CIELAB 58.7/-12.3/-18.5. 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
Cayman Blue is a cool cyan with medium-light value (L*: 58.7). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 22.2), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Medium-Light
cool
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
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer 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