Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Neutral Grey Value 5 — 399 ml midtone, medium viscosity for underpainting

Liquitex BASICS Neutral Grey Value 5 is a 13.5‑ounce medium‑viscosity acrylic paint in a mid‑range neutral grey ideal for underpainting, tonal studies, and everyday studio work.

This neutral grey from Liquitex’s BASICS line offers artists a reliable, affordable pigment in a squeeze bottle designed for easy dispensing and controlled use. Formulated with artist‑grade lightfast pigments suspended in a medium that holds brushstrokes and peaks, this paint works well for learners exploring colour mixing and experienced creatives seeking a consistent base tone. The bottle size and consistency make it practical for classrooms, sketching sessions, or larger canvases where a mid‑value neutral helps establish composition and contrast.

How does this Neutral Grey help set up a painting?

Neutral Grey Value 5 provides a stable midtone that artists use to map out lights and darks before applying full colour. It’s excellent for tonal underpaintings, grisaille work, and refining values so you can judge colour relationships more accurately later on.

• Establishes midtones quickly for compositional layout
• Dries to a satin finish that shows brushwork and texture
• Makes it easier to judge highlights and shadows during block‑in
• Intermixes smoothly with other BASICS and Liquitex Professional colours

What painting techniques is this paint suited for?

The medium viscosity keeps peaks and brush marks intact, so it responds well to impasto, scumbling, and glazing when thinned. It’s adaptable: use straight from the bottle for textured passages, or dilute with water and an acrylic medium for translucent washes.

• Impasto and visible brushstroke effects thanks to creamy body
• Scumbling and dry‑brush when applied sparingly
• Thin glazes and washes when combined with acrylic medium
• Ideal for quick tonal sketches and mixed‑media layering

Will this paint mix well with other Liquitex products?

Yes — BASICS Neutral Grey blends readily with other Liquitex BASICS and Professional series paints and accepts the company’s range of mediums. Mixing preserves pigment strength and ensures predictable drying behavior across combinations, giving you consistent results when extending or modifying texture and sheen.

• Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic colours and mediums
• Compatible with retarders, gloss/matte mediums, and gels
• Maintains workable open time when used with the right additives
• Conforms to ASTM D4236 for classroom and studio safety

How do I store and use the 13.5‑oz bottle efficiently?

The squeeze bottle design helps control dispensing and reduces waste; keep the cap closed between uses to prevent skinning. Store upright in a cool, dry place and use within a reasonable timeframe for best handling; capped properly, acrylic paint remains usable for a long period.

• Squeeze bottle for precise dispensing and less mess
• Close cap tightly to avoid drying and skin formation
• Store away from extreme heat and freezing temperatures
• Shake or stir if separation occurs before use

Who this is for: Liquitex BASICS Neutral Grey Value 5 suits beginners building painting fundamentals, art instructors outfitting classrooms, and professional artists who need a dependable, affordable mid‑value grey for underpainting, tonal exploration, or neutral adjustments. The 13.5‑ounce format balances economy with studio practicality for anyone seeking consistent value control without investing in professional‑range prices.