Color Information
HEX
#4D5B5B
RGB
77, 91, 91
LAB
37.5, -5.4, -1.8
Product Code
511
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Tank Blue Grey catalog data
More from Coat d'ArmsTank Blue Grey by Coat d'Arms (product code 511) is cataloged as acrylic, World War II Range in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #4D5B5B, RGB 77/91/91, and CIELAB 37.5/-5.4/-1.8. 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
Tank Blue Grey is a muted grey with medium-dark value (L*: 37.5). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 5.7), 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