#292929
Scale75

Inktense Black

Inktensity Range

ink
transparent
grey

Color Information

HEX

#292929

RGB

41, 41, 41

LAB

16.6, -0.0, 0.0

Closest catalog-color match

Gunmetal by Humbrol (ΔE 0.5)

purpose: ink vs paint; opacity: transparent vs opaque. ΔE 0.5 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Inktense Black catalog data

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Inktense Black by Scale75 is cataloged as ink, transparent, Inktensity Range in the grey color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #292929, RGB 41/41/41, and CIELAB 16.6/-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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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

Inktense Black is a dark muted grey with dark value (L*: 16.6). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 0.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.

LightnessL* 16.6

Dark

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 0.0

Achromatic

Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.

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 or Tinted Primer

Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
90% confidence

Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow 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