Color Information
HEX
#74858C
RGB
116, 133, 140
LAB
54.4, -4.6, -5.8
Product Code
70.630
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M-485 Blue-grey by AK Interactive (ΔE 1.2)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.2 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Fine Surface Primer-gray by Mr. Paint (ΔE 0.4)
purpose: primer vs paint. ΔE 0.4 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Steel Grey catalog data
More from VallejoSteel Grey by Vallejo (product code 70.630) is cataloged as primer, Surface Primer in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #74858C, RGB 116/133/140, and CIELAB 54.4/-4.6/-5.8. 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Cross-brand catalog colors
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Technical Color Analysis
Steel Grey is a muted grey with medium value (L*: 54.4). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 7.4), 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
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