#412A1A
Apple Barrel

Nutmeg Brown

Colors

acrylic
brown

Color Information

HEX

#412A1A

RGB

65, 42, 26

LAB

19.5, 8.5, 14.7

Product Code

20521

Closest catalog-color match

Dark Highlights by Reaper (ΔE 1.3)

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 1.3 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Nutmeg Brown catalog data

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Nutmeg Brown by Apple Barrel (product code 20521) is cataloged as acrylic, Colors in the brown color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #412A1A, RGB 65/42/26, and CIELAB 19.5/8.5/14.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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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Technical Color Analysis

Nutmeg Brown is a dark warm brown with dark value (L*: 19.5). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 17.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 19.5

Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 17.0

Moderate

Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.

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

Black or Dark Grey

Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers

Grey

Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
90% confidence

Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining

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