Color Information
HEX
#3E4F5F
RGB
62, 79, 95
LAB
32.8, -2.3, -11.5
Product Code
513
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Dark Gray "Dunkel Grau" catalog data
More from Mr. HobbyDark Gray "Dunkel Grau" by Mr. Hobby (product code 513) is cataloged as acrylic, Mr Color in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #3E4F5F, RGB 62/79/95, and CIELAB 32.8/-2.3/-11.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Dark Gray "Dunkel Grau" is a blue with medium-dark value (L*: 32.8). This cool color has muted saturation (chroma: 11.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Dark
cool
Muted
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
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)
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