Color Information
HEX
#484848
RGB
72, 72, 72
LAB
30.6, -0.0, 0.0
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Stormy Grey by Reaper (ΔE 0.9)
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 0.9 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
A-14 Interior Steel Grey 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.
Black Metal catalog data
More from Scale75Black Metal by Scale75 is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metal N Alchemy Range in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #484848, RGB 72/72/72, and CIELAB 30.6/-0.0/0.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 20 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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Technical Color Analysis
Black Metal is a muted grey with medium-dark value (L*: 30.6). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 0.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Dark
neutral
Achromatic
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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