Color Information
HEX
#3E382C
RGB
62, 56, 44
LAB
23.8, 0.3, 8.5
Product Code
20575
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Us Helo Drab FS 34031 by Mr. Paint (ΔE 1.2)
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Sandstone catalog data
More from Apple BarrelSandstone by Apple Barrel (product code 20575) is cataloged as acrylic, Colors in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #3E382C, RGB 62/56/44, and CIELAB 23.8/0.3/8.5. 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
Sandstone is a dark muted brown with dark value (L*: 23.8). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 8.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Dark
neutral
Muted
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
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
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
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