#78A098
Scale75

Emerald Alchemy

Metal N Alchemy Range

metallic
metallic
opaque
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#78A098

RGB

120, 160, 152

LAB

62.8, -15.3, -0.3

Closest catalog-color match

RLM 65 Hellblau by Mr. Paint (ΔE 2.0)

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

Emerald Alchemy catalog data

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Emerald Alchemy by Scale75 is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metal N Alchemy Range in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #78A098, RGB 120/160/152, and CIELAB 62.8/-15.3/-0.3. 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

Emerald Alchemy is a cyan with medium-light value (L*: 62.8). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.3), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 62.8

Medium-Light

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 15.3

Moderate

Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.

Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.

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

Layer Paint
70% confidence

Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a layer 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