Color Information
HEX
#858585
RGB
133, 133, 133
LAB
55.5, -0.0, 0.0
Product Code
77.711
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Leadbelcher by Citadel (ΔE 0.4)
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Magnesium catalog data
More from VallejoMagnesium by Vallejo (product code 77.711) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metal Color in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #858585, RGB 133/133/133, and CIELAB 55.5/-0.0/0.0. 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
Magnesium is a muted grey with medium-light value (L*: 55.5). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 0.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Light
neutral
Achromatic
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
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
Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer 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