Omega's Colortek color chart showcases a variety of hues that work beautifully with cement-based finishes. The chart includes soft neutrals like Birch White and Cloud, warm tones like Harvest Gold and Surrey Beige, and bolder options like Rock Green and Jet Grey. These colors provide a wide range of choices, from subtle and understated to more distinct and eye-catching.
While these colors are optimized for cement-based applications, they can vary slightly depending on factors like lighting, texture, and application techniques.
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Understanding the Color Chart
The Omega Colortek color chart is designed to guide you in selecting and mixing the right color for cement-based stucco finishes. Each swatch contains four key pieces of information: the color itself, the color name, the color number, and the base type (light Base or dark Base). Here's what you need to know about each element...
Color Swatch: The swatch visually represents that particular color. It is important to note that while it gives a good idea of the shade, it's important to understand that the actual color may look slightly different when applied, depending on factors like lighting, texture, and finish type.
For example, Harvest Gold appears as a warm beige in the chart, but it may look lighter if a smoother finish is applied to the wall compared to a sand finish that would have more shadowing effects, making it appear slightly darker.
Color Name: Each color is labeled with a unique, descriptive name, such as Antique Green or True Grey. These names are helpful for identifying and comparing the different colors when talking with contractors or material suppliers.
Color Number: Below the color name, you'll see a number assigned to the color (e.g., Harvest Gold is 221 and Rock Green is 237). This number is critical for accurately ordering the material and mixing the specific color you want. The number really just ensures consistency and accuracy.
Base Type (Light vs. Dark Base): The base type indicates whether the color requires a Light Base (Base 10) or a Dark Base (Base 2) of the finish material itself. Base 10 is a bright white color and a Base 2 uses a grayer-white color for the base material. I have a more in-depth post about stucco base types that you can check out, if you're interested.
Light Base colors, such as Chenille (12), are designed to produce lighter, softer shades. In contrast, Dark Base colors, like Cobblestone (241), result in deeper and more saturated tones.
