Color Information
HEX
#D9D9D9
RGB
217, 217, 217
LAB
86.7, -0.0, 0.0
Product Code
MMS-003
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Grey Primer catalog data
More from Mission ModelsGrey Primer by Mission Models (product code MMS-003) is cataloged as primer, Mission Models Primer in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #D9D9D9, RGB 217/217/217, and CIELAB 86.7/-0.0/0.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 20 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
Grey Primer is a very light muted grey with very light value (L*: 86.7). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 0.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Very Light
neutral
Achromatic
Near-white color ideal for extreme highlights, light effects, and maximum contrast points.
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
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
This paint is already light - ideal for edge 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