Color Information
HEX
#517375
RGB
81, 115, 117
LAB
46.0, -11.5, -5.0
Product Code
72.462
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Starship Steel catalog data
More from VallejoStarship Steel by Vallejo (product code 72.462) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Xpress Color in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #517375, RGB 81/115/117, and CIELAB 46.0/-11.5/-5.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 17 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
Starship Steel is a cyan with medium value (L*: 46.0). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 12.6), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium
neutral
Muted
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.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
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
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