#6C422C
AK Interactive

Rotbraun Shadow

AFV

acrylic
brown

Color Information

HEX

#6C422C

RGB

108, 66, 44

LAB

32.4, 15.7, 20.9

Product Code

AK169

Closest catalog-color match

Flat Earth by Vallejo (ΔE 3.1)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.1 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Soft Skin Wash by Army Painter (ΔE 0.4)

purpose: paint vs wash. ΔE 0.4 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Rotbraun Shadow catalog data

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Rotbraun Shadow by AK Interactive (product code AK169) is cataloged as acrylic, AFV in the brown color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #6C422C, RGB 108/66/44, and CIELAB 32.4/15.7/20.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Rotbraun Shadow is a warm brown with medium-dark value (L*: 32.4). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 26.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 32.4

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 26.1

Moderate

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

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