Color Information
HEX
#024EAC
RGB
2, 78, 172
LAB
34.9, 18.2, -55.6
Product Code
8559
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Primary Cyan by Golden (ΔE 0.1)
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Transparent Phthalo Blue GS catalog data
More from GoldenTransparent Phthalo Blue GS by Golden (product code 8559) is cataloged as acrylic, High Flow in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #024EAC, RGB 2/78/172, and CIELAB 34.9/18.2/-55.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Transparent Phthalo Blue GS is a cool vibrant blue with medium-dark value (L*: 34.9). This cool color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 58.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
cool
Highly Saturated
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.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
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