Color Information
HEX
#A5C5D2
RGB
165, 197, 210
LAB
77.6, -7.9, -10.1
Product Code
89523
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Akata Blue catalog data
More from ReaperAkata Blue by Reaper (product code 89523) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Pathfinder in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A5C5D2, RGB 165/197/210, and CIELAB 77.6/-7.9/-10.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Akata Blue is a light cyan with light value (L*: 77.6). This cool color has muted saturation (chroma: 12.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Light
cool
Muted
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.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
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