#CAD1D7
Humbrol

Aluminium

Humbrol Acrylics - Metallics

metallic
metallic
opaque
blue

Color Information

HEX

#CAD1D7

RGB

202, 209, 215

LAB

83.5, -1.2, -3.8

Product Code

56

Closest catalog-color match

Sparkling Snow by Reaper (ΔE 2.2)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Primer Surface White by Scale75 (ΔE 0.7)

purpose: paint vs primer. ΔE 0.7 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Aluminium catalog data

More from Humbrol

Aluminium by Humbrol (product code 56) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Humbrol Acrylics - Metallics in the blue color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #CAD1D7, RGB 202/209/215, and CIELAB 83.5/-1.2/-3.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 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.

How PaintAtlas computes ΔE and catalog matches

How to choose a paint substitute

Closest catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Aluminium is a light muted blue with light value (L*: 83.5). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 4.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.

LightnessL* 83.5

Light

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 4.0

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

Highlight Paint
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.

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