Color Information
HEX
#CCCECD
RGB
204, 206, 205
LAB
82.6, -0.9, 0.3
Product Code
72.401
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Primer Grey by Green Stuff World (ΔE 1.1)
purpose: contrast vs varnish. ΔE 1.1 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Templar White catalog data
More from VallejoTemplar White by Vallejo (product code 72.401) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Xpress Color in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #CCCECD, RGB 204/206/205, and CIELAB 82.6/-0.9/0.3. 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
Templar White is a light muted grey with light value (L*: 82.6). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 0.9), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Light
neutral
Achromatic
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
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
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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