Color Information
HEX
#1F1F1D
RGB
31, 31, 29
LAB
11.7, -0.5, 1.4
Product Code
AK2021
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RLM 72 catalog data
More from AK InteractiveRLM 72 by AK Interactive (product code AK2021) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Air in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #1F1F1D, RGB 31/31/29, and CIELAB 11.7/-0.5/1.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
RLM 72 is a very dark muted grey with very dark value (L*: 11.7). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 1.4), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Very Dark
neutral
Achromatic
Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Nearly colorless/grey. Perfect for desaturated subjects like stone, ash, or neutral fabrics.
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)
This paint is already dark - use directly in recesses.
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