Color Information
HEX
#2C3A45
RGB
44, 58, 69
LAB
23.6, -2.6, -8.6
Product Code
RC208
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Graublau-grey Blue RAL 5008 catalog data
More from AK Real ColorsGraublau-grey Blue RAL 5008 by AK Real Colors (product code RC208) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Real Colors - Air in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #2C3A45, RGB 44/58/69, and CIELAB 23.6/-2.6/-8.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Graublau-grey Blue RAL 5008 is a dark muted blue with dark value (L*: 23.6). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 9.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Dark
neutral
Muted
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
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)
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