Color Information
HEX
#524F48
RGB
82, 79, 72
LAB
33.7, -0.2, 4.6
Product Code
72.469
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Dark Green RLM83 by Vallejo (ΔE 1.7)
opacity: transparent vs semi-opaque. ΔE 1.7 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Landser Grey catalog data
More from VallejoLandser Grey by Vallejo (product code 72.469) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Xpress Color in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #524F48, RGB 82/79/72, and CIELAB 33.7/-0.2/4.6. 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
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Technical Color Analysis
Landser Grey is a muted grey with medium-dark value (L*: 33.7). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 4.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Dark
neutral
Achromatic
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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
White or Off-white
Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly
Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)
Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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