#596D85
Vallejo

Grey Blue

Model Color

acrylic
blue

Color Information

HEX

#596D85

RGB

89, 109, 133

LAB

45.3, -1.3, -15.6

Product Code

70.943

Closest catalog-color match

Confederate Grey Light by Foundry (ΔE 0.7)

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: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 0.7 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.

Grey Blue catalog data

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Grey Blue by Vallejo (product code 70.943) is cataloged as acrylic, Model Color in the blue color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #596D85, RGB 89/109/133, and CIELAB 45.3/-1.3/-15.6. 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

Grey Blue is a cool blue with medium value (L*: 45.3). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.7), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage.

LightnessL* 45.3

Medium

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 15.7

Moderate

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
60% confidence

Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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