Color Information
HEX
#4E525B
RGB
78, 82, 91
LAB
34.8, 0.5, -5.8
Product Code
RC242
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Dark Eggplant Grey Fs 36076 10ml catalog data
More from AK Real ColorsDark Eggplant Grey Fs 36076 10ml by AK Real Colors (product code RC242) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Real Colors - Air in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #4E525B, RGB 78/82/91, and CIELAB 34.8/0.5/-5.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Dark Eggplant Grey Fs 36076 10ml is a muted grey with medium-dark value (L*: 34.8). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 5.8), 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
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
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