Color Information
HEX
#757A80
RGB
117, 122, 128
LAB
51.0, -0.6, -3.9
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Fs 35164 Intermediate Blue (ana 608) by AMMO by Mig (ΔE 1.8)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.8 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Raf Dark Camouflage Grey Bs381c/629 by AK Interactive (ΔE 0.9)
opacity: opaque vs semi-opaque. ΔE 0.9 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Steel catalog data
More from RevellSteel by Revell is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Email Color - Metallic in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #757A80, RGB 117/122/128, and CIELAB 51.0/-0.6/-3.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Cross-brand catalog colors
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Technical Color Analysis
Steel is a muted grey with medium value (L*: 51.0). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 4.0), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium
neutral
Achromatic
Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.
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
Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base 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