Color Information
HEX
#A7A491
RGB
167, 164, 145
LAB
67.1, -2.3, 10.3
Product Code
AK11211
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Japanese Tank Crew Highlights by Vallejo (ΔE 1.7)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.7 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
FS 36375 Light Ghost Grey by AK Interactive (ΔE 1.1)
opacity: opaque vs semi-opaque. ΔE 1.1 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Oily Steel catalog data
More from AK InteractiveOily Steel by AK Interactive (product code AK11211) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallic (3rd Gen) in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A7A491, RGB 167/164/145, and CIELAB 67.1/-2.3/10.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 19 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.
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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Cross-brand catalog colors
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Technical Color Analysis
Oily Steel is a yellow with medium-light value (L*: 67.1). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 10.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Light
neutral
Muted
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
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
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
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