Color Information
HEX
#C9C9C8
RGB
201, 201, 200
LAB
80.9, -0.2, 0.5
Product Code
SM204
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Super Stainless 2 catalog data
More from Mr. HobbySuper Stainless 2 by Mr. Hobby (product code SM204) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Mr Color Super Metallic 2 in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #C9C9C8, RGB 201/201/200, and CIELAB 80.9/-0.2/0.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Super Stainless 2 is a light muted grey with light value (L*: 80.9). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 0.5), 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
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