Color Information
HEX
#415057
RGB
65, 80, 87
LAB
33.0, -4.1, -6.1
Product Code
AK11439
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507a Admirality Dark Grey by AK Interactive (ΔE 1.6)
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French Greyish Blue catalog data
More from AK InteractiveFrench Greyish Blue by AK Interactive (product code AK11439) is cataloged as acrylic, Figures (3rd Gen) in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #415057, RGB 65/80/87, and CIELAB 33.0/-4.1/-6.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
French Greyish Blue is a muted cyan with medium-dark value (L*: 33.0). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 7.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Dark
neutral
Muted
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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