Color Information
HEX
#6C6B69
RGB
108, 107, 105
LAB
45.3, -0.0, 1.3
Product Code
70.991
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Dark Sea Grey catalog data
More from VallejoDark Sea Grey by Vallejo (product code 70.991) is cataloged as acrylic, Model Color in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #6C6B69, RGB 108/107/105, and CIELAB 45.3/-0.0/1.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Dark Sea Grey is a muted grey with medium value (L*: 45.3). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 1.3), 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