Color Information
HEX
#5F5D48
RGB
95, 93, 72
LAB
39.1, -3.1, 12.4
Product Code
AK11222
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Sooty Black catalog data
More from AK InteractiveSooty Black by AK Interactive (product code AK11222) is cataloged as ink, transparent, Ink (3rd Gen) in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #5F5D48, RGB 95/93/72, and CIELAB 39.1/-3.1/12.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Sooty Black is a yellow with medium-dark value (L*: 39.1). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 12.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Dark
neutral
Muted
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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
Grey or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
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