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Treat this hex as approximate until it is checked against a physical sample.
Protopasta
Empire Strikes Metallic Black
HTPLA · PLA · metallic
Color values and print settings
- Hex
- #393B3B
- RGB
- 57, 59, 59
- HSL
- 180°, 2%, 23%
- CIELAB
- 24.68, -0.85, -0.30
- Nozzle
- 205–225 °C
- Bed
- 55–65 °C
Printing this material
- Abrasive — Contains fibre, mineral or metal filler that wears brass nozzles quickly. A hardened or ruby nozzle lasts; a stock brass one may not survive a spool.
True of PLA generally. Follow Protopasta’s own guidance for this spool.
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