Color Information
HEX
#777776
RGB
119, 119, 118
LAB
50.0, -0.2, 0.5
Product Code
LP-20
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Dark Aluminium by AK Interactive (ΔE 0.7)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: source not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 0.7 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Astrogranite by Citadel (ΔE 0.4)
purpose: paint vs effect. ΔE 0.4 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Light gun metal catalog data
More from TamiyaLight gun metal by Tamiya (product code LP-20) is cataloged as acrylic, Lacquer Paint in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #777776, RGB 119/119/118, and CIELAB 50.0/-0.2/0.5. 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
Light gun metal is a muted grey with medium value (L*: 50.0). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 0.6), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium
neutral
Achromatic
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.
Nearly colorless/grey. Perfect for desaturated subjects like stone, ash, or neutral fabrics.
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