#02627A
Folk Art

Turquoise Shimmer

Metallics

metallic
metallic
opaque
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#02627A

RGB

2, 98, 122

LAB

38.1, -15.0, -20.3

Product Code

99230

Closest catalog-color match

Light metallic blue by Tamiya (ΔE 3.0)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.0 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Turquoise Shimmer catalog data

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Turquoise Shimmer by Folk Art (product code 99230) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallics in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #02627A, RGB 2/98/122, and CIELAB 38.1/-15.0/-20.3. 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

Turquoise Shimmer is a cool cyan with medium-dark value (L*: 38.1). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 25.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 38.1

Medium-Dark

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 25.2

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

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow 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