Color Information
HEX
#48D6FF
RGB
72, 214, 255
LAB
80.0, -24.8, -30.9
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Frosty Blue by Reaper (ΔE 7.4)
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 7.4 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Plasma Coil Glow by Army Painter (ΔE 5.5)
purpose: paint vs wash. ΔE 5.5 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Dork catalog data
More from Turbo DorkDork by Turbo Dork is cataloged as acrylic, Turbo Dork in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #48D6FF, RGB 72/214/255, and CIELAB 80.0/-24.8/-30.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 8 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
Dork is a light cool cyan with light value (L*: 80.0). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 39.6), 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
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
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