#9BD1D1
Green Stuff World

Aqua Turquoise

Metallic Colors

metallic
metallic
opaque
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#9BD1D1

RGB

155, 209, 209

LAB

80.3, -17.3, -5.7

Closest catalog-color match

Indian Turquoise by Vallejo (ΔE 2.7)

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

Aqua Turquoise catalog data

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Aqua Turquoise by Green Stuff World is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallic Colors in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #9BD1D1, RGB 155/209/209, and CIELAB 80.3/-17.3/-5.7. 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

Aqua Turquoise is a light cool cyan with light value (L*: 80.3). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 18.2), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 80.3

Light

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 18.2

Moderate

Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.

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

Highlight Paint
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.

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