Color Information
HEX
#ACB1B7
RGB
172, 177, 183
LAB
72.0, -0.6, -3.7
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Aircraft Grey Gloss FS 16473 by Mission Models (ΔE 1.6)
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Gunmetal Grey catalog data
More from Green Stuff WorldGunmetal Grey by Green Stuff World is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallic Colors in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #ACB1B7, RGB 172/177/183, and CIELAB 72.0/-0.6/-3.7. 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
Gunmetal Grey is a light muted grey with light value (L*: 72.0). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 3.7), 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
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
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