Color Information
HEX
#C8C4C3
RGB
200, 196, 195
LAB
79.4, 1.2, 1.0
Product Code
9454
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Shining Mithril catalog data
More from ReaperShining Mithril by Reaper (product code 9454) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Bones in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #C8C4C3, RGB 200/196/195, and CIELAB 79.4/1.2/1.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Shining Mithril is a light muted grey with light value (L*: 79.4). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 1.6), 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
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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