Color Information
HEX
#211404
RGB
33, 20, 4
LAB
7.5, 4.4, 9.7
Product Code
AK11112
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Grim Brown catalog data
More from AK InteractiveGrim Brown by AK Interactive (product code AK11112) is cataloged as acrylic, Standard (3rd Gen) in the black color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #211404, RGB 33/20/4, and CIELAB 7.5/4.4/9.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Grim Brown is a very dark black with very dark value (L*: 7.5). This warm color has muted saturation (chroma: 10.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Very Dark
warm
Muted
Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
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