Color Information
HEX
#CECFB0
RGB
206, 207, 176
LAB
82.3, -5.6, 15.3
Product Code
null
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Ivory by Monument Pro Acryl (ΔE 2.7)
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Howling Sand catalog data
More from Army PainterHowling Sand by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #CECFB0, RGB 206/207/176, and CIELAB 82.3/-5.6/15.3. 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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Technical Color Analysis
Howling Sand is a light warm yellow with light value (L*: 82.3). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 16.3), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Light
warm
Moderate
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
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
White or Off-white
Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly
Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)
Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
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