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Protopasta
Composite Steel CGray
PLA · matte
Color values and print settings
- Hex
- #7E7E7C
- RGB
- 126, 126, 124
- HSL
- 60°, 1%, 49%
- CIELAB
- 52.74, -0.40, 1.09
- Diameter
- 1.75 mm · 2.85 mm
- Nozzle
- 195–215 °C
- Bed
- 55–65 °C
Where to buy
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Protopasta’s own store hasn’t listed this colour since Sep 29, 2026. It may be out of stock until a restock. We check the store several times a day.
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Closest alternatives from other spools
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Space Grey
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Grey
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