Color Information
HEX
#B0BDC6
RGB
176, 189, 198
LAB
75.9, -2.7, -6.1
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Grey Knights Steel catalog data
More from CitadelGrey Knights Steel by Citadel is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Air in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #B0BDC6, RGB 176/189/198, and CIELAB 75.9/-2.7/-6.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Grey Knights Steel is a light muted blue with light value (L*: 75.9). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 6.6), 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