Graphene Grey and Pinky Gold: Metallic Accent Buying Guide
By SCALE75 - HOBBIES & GAMES – SCALE75 - Hobbies & Games | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Guides d'achat
Use Graphene Grey for matte neutral bases and Pinky Gold for warm accent highlights. Learn which SCALE75 metallic paint fits your miniature project and how to combine them.
Quick Answer
Choose Graphene Grey when you need a super-matte neutral base that works through both brush and airbrush. Choose Pinky Gold when you want a warm pink-gold accent for small details and focal points. Many painters will want both: grey for structure and gold for contrast.
Matte grey versus warm gold: different jobs on the model
Graphene Grey is formulated as a super-matte acrylic, so it reads as a flat, non-reflective surface. That makes it useful for understated armor, cloth, or groundwork where you do not want shine competing with other details. Pinky Gold is a distinctive pink-gold hue intended for hobbyists and miniature enthusiasts, so it naturally draws the eye as an accent rather than a full base coat.
The trade-off is straightforward: a matte grey gives you control and coverage without glare, while a warm gold gives you visual pop but can overwhelm a model if used too widely. If your project already has several bright colors, Graphene Grey is the safer structural choice. If the model is mostly dark or muted, Pinky Gold adds a focal point without needing a second accent color.
When one paint is enough and when you need both
A single bottle makes sense when your goal is narrow. For a neutral, low-sheen finish across a large area, Graphene Grey covers the job without adding a second metallic tone. For a small character detail, jewel, or trim line, Pinky Gold alone may be all you need.
Buying both is worthwhile when you want contrast between a calm base and a warm highlight. The risk is overcomplicating a small project: two accent paints can compete if you have not decided which one leads. Pick a dominant tone first, then use the second only on a few focal areas.
Application method affects which paint you reach for
Graphene Grey is valid for both brush and airbrush, so it suits painters who switch between techniques or want to base-coat larger areas smoothly. Pinky Gold is supplied as an individual paint bottle in the PINTURAS line, but the catalog does not state airbrush suitability, so brush application is the safer assumption until you test it yourself.
That difference matters for workflow: if you plan to airbrush most of the model, Graphene Grey is the more flexible starting point. If you mostly brush-paint details, Pinky Gold's role as an accent fits that method naturally.
Decision Rules for Buying Metallic Accents
- If you need a matte neutral base: Choose Graphene Grey when the largest area of the model should stay flat and non-reflective, especially if you plan to airbrush or want a consistent brush finish. Check whether your project already has enough shine before adding a second metallic.
- If you want a warm focal accent: Choose Pinky Gold when a small area, such as trim or a character detail, needs a pink-gold highlight that stands out against muted colors. Keep the gold area small so it reads as an accent, not a second base color.
- If you are unsure between the two: Start with Graphene Grey for structure and add Pinky Gold only after the base is established. This order lets you judge contrast before committing to a warm accent. Buying both is reasonable only if you have a clear plan for which one dominates.
- If airbrush use is essential: Graphene Grey is explicitly valid for airbrush. Pinky Gold's airbrush suitability is not stated in the catalog, so test it on scrap first or plan for brush application. Do not assume every metallic paint can be sprayed without checking.
Product Facts
- GRAPHENE GREY: Super-matte acrylic paint in a 17ml bottle, valid for brush and airbrush. A flat finish and two application methods make it a practical neutral base for projects where glare would distract.
GRAPHENE GREY - PINKY GOLD: Individual paint bottle in the PINTURAS line with a distinctive pink-gold hue. Its warm, unusual tone works best as a targeted accent rather than a full base coat.
PINKY GOLD
Who Should Buy Which
Best for
- Painters who want a super-matte grey base for armor, cloth, or groundwork
- Hobbyists looking for a distinctive pink-gold accent on small details
- Miniature painters who switch between brush and airbrush for neutral tones
Not for
- Painters who need a single paint to cover an entire model in a warm metallic finish
- Projects where every surface must be airbrush-ready without prior testing
- Anyone expecting a bright, highly reflective chrome effect from either paint
