Color Information
HEX
#C3C5B8
RGB
195, 197, 184
LAB
79.0, -3.0, 6.3
Product Code
RC298
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Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 – 10ml catalog data
More from AK Real ColorsRaf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 – 10ml by AK Real Colors (product code RC298) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Real Colors - Air in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #C3C5B8, RGB 195/197/184, and CIELAB 79.0/-3.0/6.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 – 10ml is a light muted yellow with light value (L*: 79.0). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 7.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Light
neutral
Muted
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
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
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
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