Color Information
HEX
#254047
RGB
37, 64, 71
LAB
25.3, -8.1, -7.5
Product Code
39A
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Grotto by Folk Art (ΔE 1.2)
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Storm Blue Shade catalog data
More from FoundryStorm Blue Shade by Foundry (product code 39A) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #254047, RGB 37/64/71, and CIELAB 25.3/-8.1/-7.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Storm Blue Shade is a dark cyan with dark value (L*: 25.3). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 11.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Dark
neutral
Muted
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
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
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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