Color Information
HEX
#60BAF8
RGB
96, 186, 248
LAB
72.5, -8.8, -38.7
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Neptunus Blue catalog data
More from Green Stuff WorldNeptunus Blue by Green Stuff World is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallic Colors in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #60BAF8, RGB 96/186/248, and CIELAB 72.5/-8.8/-38.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 12 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
Neptunus Blue is a light cool blue with light value (L*: 72.5). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 39.7), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Light
cool
Saturated
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
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
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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