#C9D1C2
Tamiya

Light gray (IJN)

Lacquer Paint

acrylic
green

Color Information

HEX

#C9D1C2

RGB

201, 209, 194

LAB

82.9, -5.4, 6.5

Product Code

LP-32

Closest catalog-color match

Pallid Wych Flesh by Citadel (ΔE 2.8)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.8 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Silver by AMMO by Mig (ΔE 1.3)

chemistry: lacquer vs acrylic. ΔE 1.3 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Light gray (IJN) catalog data

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Light gray (IJN) by Tamiya (product code LP-32) is cataloged as acrylic, Lacquer Paint in the green color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #C9D1C2, RGB 201/209/194, and CIELAB 82.9/-5.4/6.5. 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.

How PaintAtlas computes ΔE and catalog matches

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Closest catalog colors

Digital color matches

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

Light gray (IJN) is a light muted green with light value (L*: 82.9). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 8.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.

LightnessL* 82.9

Light

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 8.5

Muted

Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.

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

White or Light Grey

Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Highlight Paint
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight 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