Yes, the reference color is close enough to correct for the perceived color. CG is gray when close to other colors. Put it next to a gray and you'll perceive a blue or green tint.Paint can from the event and the closest I was able to capture it looking like it does to my eye. My other shots appear to have colorization that is not what the eye sees. If the can is truly THE color, then it is light colored, freshly laid, concrete. No green ... no blues. Those colors will show up if the paint is reflecting something of those colors around it. I also noticed, the more you zoom in on a color, the more "true" it becomes ... if that helps. But if you're expecting some kind of color from this paint ... then you're in for a disappointment. If concrete, or grout, is your thing ... then you will be very satisfied!
https://www.lianaelise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Big-Bend-Cactus.jpgJust because I cannot leave well enough alone, I bought the touchup paint for Jet Fighter Gray and applied it to test samples today.
In the case of Cactus Gray (CG), there is just not 'well enough' information available.
Long post, sorry. Lots of photos.
The Spray Can and Source ( https://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/ford/2021/bronco/ )
These samples are NOT clear coated:
These samples are clear coated.
This photo and color is the closest approximation to what I see and how it appears in-hand.
The light Box used:
The color analysis:
More blue than green in CIE-L *ab color measurements.
The breakdown...
The black looks like regular carbon black in the supernatant.; however, there is a blue/green tint in the pellet (polymer) fraction.
One more thing...
Because I'm 'that guy', I've included RL comparison with Sting Gray (Jeep). Yes, I did ask permission to take these photos.
Note on the lighting:
It was about 5pm, cloudy (Delta's fault).
Personal note: I do like this color. It is dynamic and is a "Local Color" paint. It changes color based on your perception and the light/colors around it.
I will keep the samples and revisit the photos on a sunny day in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to do this. I just sold my stingray rubi and put a deposit on a badlands in area 51. I am changing my mind And going With CG. My question does it look to much like a pastel color. Trying to avoid that Easter egg look. Lol I am an artist and work with Pantone colors.... Just hard to tell until I see it in person.Just because I cannot leave well enough alone, I bought the touchup paint for Jet Fighter Gray and applied it to test samples today.
In the case of Cactus Gray (CG), there is just not 'well enough' information available.
Long post, sorry. Lots of photos.
The Spray Can and Source ( https://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/ford/2021/bronco/ )
These samples are NOT clear coated:
These samples are clear coated.
This photo and color is the closest approximation to what I see and how it appears in-hand.
The light Box used:
The color analysis:
More blue than green in CIE-L *ab color measurements.
The breakdown...
The black looks like regular carbon black in the supernatant.; however, there is a blue/green tint in the pellet (polymer) fraction.
One more thing...
Because I'm 'that guy', I've included RL comparison with Sting Gray (Jeep). Yes, I did ask permission to take these photos.
Note on the lighting:
It was about 5pm, cloudy (Delta's fault).
Personal note: I do like this color. It is dynamic and is a "Local Color" paint. It changes color based on your perception and the light/colors around it.
I will keep the samples and revisit the photos on a sunny day in the future.
That's exactly what I was hoping for. I kept seeing those minty looking pictures and wanted to puke. I completely crossed this color off my list and was leaning toward antimatter blue until I saw how metallic it was... then I had no idea what to do. Now, based on this saying it only shows green/blue sometimes, I'm 95% back to CG!
No. It's gray first. The perception of color changes depending on what other local colors are around or the ambient color. Reds tend to wash out and result in a flat cement gray first. Blue shades tends to darken the color and browns and sandy colors enhance or bring out the green colors. All of these change depending on the lighting. Full sun will likely keep the color closer to the lighter tints.
Yeah, all three are correct. The rendered color is close to what is perceived most of the time. However, what you think is a green is not. It's gray. The shaded photo is overcompensated by the camera and the white top. It's not blue. The third photo is a good example of low light with a red dusk setting. The red ambient light is washing out all the color and is adding a slight (false) tan tint in the photo. IRL, this was likely just a flat gray.Thanks for the deep dive. I really appreciate it. This color is maddening. Attached are the computer generated pic, early Bronco prototype, Bronco Sport, and painted body. Sadly my favorite is the computer generated and least favorite is the Sport but in your educated opinion are we looking at the same color when we look at the early prototype, the Sport and the painted body and the discrepancies are all camera, white balance, time of day, reflected vs direct light, parking lot vs trees, shade etc. My tin foil hat tells me there's something different in the paint and something is fishy that this was one of Ford's favorite colors with the prototype Cactus Grey with white top and now it's one of the last couple of colors we haven't seen on a production completed Bronco. Did Ford fall out of love too?
