Color Information
HEX
#72727C
RGB
114, 114, 124
LAB
48.3, 2.1, -5.5
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Fs 26231 (bs 638) by AMMO by Mig (ΔE 1.4)
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Violet Grey catalog data
More from Scale75Violet Grey by Scale75 is cataloged as acrylic, Artist Range in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #72727C, RGB 114/114/124, and CIELAB 48.3/2.1/-5.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Violet Grey is a muted grey with medium value (L*: 48.3). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 5.9), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium
neutral
Muted
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.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
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)
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