Color Information
HEX
#A0AAAC
RGB
160, 170, 172
LAB
68.9, -3.1, -2.2
Product Code
AK11209
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Light Gray SU-27 by Mr. Paint (ΔE 1.8)
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 1.8 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
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Primer Acrílico Cinza by Tom Color (ΔE 0.4)
purpose: paint vs primer. ΔE 0.4 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Silver catalog data
More from AK InteractiveSilver by AK Interactive (product code AK11209) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallic (3rd Gen) in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A0AAAC, RGB 160/170/172, and CIELAB 68.9/-3.1/-2.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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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Technical Color Analysis
Silver is a muted grey with medium-light value (L*: 68.9). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 3.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Light
neutral
Achromatic
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.
Nearly colorless/grey. Perfect for desaturated subjects like stone, ash, or neutral fabrics.
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)
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