Color Information
HEX
#7D7D7B
RGB
125, 125, 123
LAB
52.4, -0.4, 1.1
Product Code
77.721
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Exhaust Manifold by Vallejo (ΔE 0.0)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 0.0 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.
Burnt Iron catalog data
More from VallejoBurnt Iron by Vallejo (product code 77.721) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metal Color in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #7D7D7B, RGB 125/125/123, and CIELAB 52.4/-0.4/1.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Burnt Iron is a muted grey with medium value (L*: 52.4). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 1.2), 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
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
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)
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