#2E728B
P3 Formula

Runeshot

Privateer Press Formula P3

acrylic
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#2E728B

RGB

46, 114, 139

LAB

44.9, -13.1, -20.0

Closest catalog-color match

Aquamarine by Coat d'Arms (ΔE 2.5)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.5 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Runeshot catalog data

More from P3 Formula

Runeshot by P3 Formula is cataloged as acrylic, Privateer Press Formula P3 in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #2E728B, RGB 46/114/139, and CIELAB 44.9/-13.1/-20.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 18 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

Runeshot is a cool cyan with medium-dark value (L*: 44.9). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 23.9), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 44.9

Medium-Dark

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 23.9

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

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
60% confidence

Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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