Color Information
HEX
#3E4448
RGB
62, 68, 72
LAB
28.4, -1.5, -3.3
Product Code
XF-24
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German grey by Tamiya (ΔE 1.8)
Compatibility unverified: application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.8 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Dark grey catalog data
More from TamiyaDark grey by Tamiya (product code XF-24) is cataloged as acrylic, Acrylics Mini Flat in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #3E4448, RGB 62/68/72, and CIELAB 28.4/-1.5/-3.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 19 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
Dark grey is a dark muted grey with dark value (L*: 28.4). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 3.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Dark
neutral
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
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
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