Color Information
HEX
#8E959A
RGB
142, 149, 154
LAB
61.3, -1.5, -3.5
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Ironhull Grey catalog data
More from P3 FormulaIronhull Grey by P3 Formula is cataloged as acrylic, Privateer Press Formula P3 in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #8E959A, RGB 142/149/154, and CIELAB 61.3/-1.5/-3.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Ironhull Grey is a muted grey with medium-light value (L*: 61.3). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 3.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Light
neutral
Achromatic
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.
Nearly colorless/grey. Perfect for desaturated subjects like stone, ash, or neutral fabrics.
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)
Use After (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