#9F9F9F
Reaper

Crusader Silver

Master Series Paints Pathfinder

acrylic
grey

Color Information

HEX

#9F9F9F

RGB

159, 159, 159

LAB

65.5, -0.0, 0.0

Product Code

89550

Closest catalog-color match

Gun Metal by Foundry (ΔE 0.8)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 0.8 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Astrogranite Debris by Citadel (ΔE 0.8)

purpose: paint vs effect. ΔE 0.8 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Crusader Silver catalog data

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Crusader Silver by Reaper (product code 89550) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Pathfinder in the grey color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #9F9F9F, RGB 159/159/159, and CIELAB 65.5/-0.0/0.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 18 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Crusader Silver is a muted grey with medium-light value (L*: 65.5). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 0.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.

LightnessL* 65.5

Medium-Light

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 0.0

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

Highlight Paint
70% confidence

Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.

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