Omega Stucco’s standard color chart provides a diverse palette of timeless and versatile shades designed to suit a wide range of architectural styles.
These colors are specifically formulated for use with both cement-based and acrylic finishes, ensuring durability and consistency across different applications.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Omega Stucco’s standard colors and provide insights to help you choose the perfect shade for your next project.
Standard Color Chart...
The Omega Stucco Standard Color Chart is the newest chart introduced by the company, featuring some of the most commonly used and popular colors for both cement-based and acrylic finishes.
While this chart streamlines the selection process, Omega still offers their older Colortek chart for cement-based products and the Akroflex chart for acrylic finishes, providing a broader range of options for those of you out there that may need to refer to an older color.
Breaking Down Omega Stucco’s Standard Color Chart
The Omega Stucco Standard Color Chart provides an organized and detailed overview of their versatile color options. Below is a breakdown of its key components:
Color Swatches:
Each swatch represents a visual sample of the color, giving you an approximate idea of how the color will look once it is applied to the wall. These swatches are helpful for narrowing down your color choices but may vary slightly due to lighting, surface texture, and application techniques.
Ordering a physical sample and having one applied directly to the walls on your project is always recommended, to confirm the final color and texture.
Color Names:
Every color is assigned a unique name, such as "Coconut," "Moonshine," or "Valentine." These names make it easy to identify and reference the color you’re considering, especially when you take a look at some of the color codes.
Color Reference Numbers:
Below the color name, each swatch includes a reference number, like "1C005" or "1C420." These identifiers ensure precise ordering and provide a quick way to differentiate similar shades.
The color numbers are standardized across Omega’s product range, simplifying the selection process and making sure that the correct color is ordered and delivered.
Base Types (Light Base and Dark Base):
The chart also indicates whether each color is designed to work with a light or dark base material, which plays a critical role in achieving the intended shade and finish:
Light Base (Base 10): Colors that use a light base material result in brighter, softer tones, making them perfect for clean and modern designs. This base enhances the vibrancy of light, neutral shades and ensures the pigments remain crisp and clear. Light bases are especially well-suited for projects aiming for an open, airy feel or a subtle, understated aesthetic.
Dark Base (Base 2): Colors paired with a dark base produce deeper, more saturated tones, ideal for creating bold or earthy aesthetics. The darker foundation enriches the pigments, adding depth and intensity to the final color. These bases are commonly used for traditional, rustic, or dramatic designs where strong, impactful shades are desired.
By selecting the appropriate base type, you can ensure that the finished color aligns perfectly with your vision and accurately reflects the shade displayed on the chart. Using the wrong base type can alter the color outcome, so it’s essential to follow these designations for precise color results.
Cement-Based Finishes: Colortek Base Designations
For Omega’s Colortek cement-based finishes, the base materials are categorized as follows:
- Light Base: Base 10 – Used for lighter, brighter shades to achieve clean and neutral tones.
- Dark Base: Base 2 – Designed for deeper, more saturated colors, adding richness and depth to the finish.
