Color Information
HEX
#22231B
RGB
34, 35, 27
LAB
13.4, -2.3, 5.2
Product Code
AK2022
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Rlm 73 by Tom Color (ΔE 0.5)
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RLM 73 catalog data
More from AK InteractiveRLM 73 by AK Interactive (product code AK2022) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Air in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #22231B, RGB 34/35/27, and CIELAB 13.4/-2.3/5.2. 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 73 is a very dark muted yellow with very dark value (L*: 13.4). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 5.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Very Dark
neutral
Muted
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.
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)
This paint is already dark - use directly in recesses.
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