Color Information
HEX
#B3B9B9
RGB
179, 185, 185
LAB
74.7, -2.1, -0.7
Product Code
null
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Silver by Mission Models (ΔE 0.9)
purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 0.9 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Ashen Stone catalog data
More from Army PainterAshen Stone by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #B3B9B9, RGB 179/185/185, and CIELAB 74.7/-2.1/-0.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Ashen Stone is a light muted grey with light value (L*: 74.7). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 2.2), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Light
neutral
Achromatic
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.
Nearly colorless/grey. Perfect for desaturated subjects like stone, ash, or neutral fabrics.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Off-white
Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly
Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)
Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance
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