Color Information
HEX
#687E8B
RGB
104, 126, 139
LAB
51.5, -4.9, -9.7
Product Code
71.114
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Fs35237 Blue Gray Amt-11 by AMMO by Mig (ΔE 2.1)
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Medium Gray catalog data
More from VallejoMedium Gray by Vallejo (product code 71.114) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Model Air in the blue color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #687E8B, RGB 104/126/139, and CIELAB 51.5/-4.9/-9.7. 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
Medium Gray is a blue with medium value (L*: 51.5). This cool color has muted saturation (chroma: 10.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium
cool
Muted
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.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
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