Color Information
HEX
#7FA2B5
RGB
127, 162, 181
LAB
64.7, -7.4, -13.7
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Cobalt Metal catalog data
More from Scale75Cobalt Metal by Scale75 is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metal N Alchemy Range in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #7FA2B5, RGB 127/162/181, and CIELAB 64.7/-7.4/-13.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Cobalt Metal is a cool blue with medium-light value (L*: 64.7). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.6), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Medium-Light
cool
Moderate
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
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
Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer 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