Color Information
HEX
#7D8790
RGB
125, 135, 144
LAB
55.8, -1.7, -6.1
Product Code
MMP-064
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Medium Grey Fs 35237 10ml by AK Real Colors (ΔE 1.8)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.8 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Grey by Revell (ΔE 1.5)
purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 1.5 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Dark Gull Grey FS 36231 catalog data
More from Mission ModelsDark Gull Grey FS 36231 by Mission Models (product code MMP-064) is cataloged as acrylic, Mission Models in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #7D8790, RGB 125/135/144, and CIELAB 55.8/-1.7/-6.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 14 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
Dark Gull Grey FS 36231 is a muted grey with medium-light value (L*: 55.8). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 6.3), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Light
neutral
Muted
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
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
Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
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