Color Information
HEX
#583D32
RGB
88, 61, 50
LAB
28.5, 10.2, 11.5
Product Code
null
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Mahogany by Vallejo (ΔE 3.3)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Decayed Metal by Scale75 (ΔE 2.5)
purpose: contrast vs paint; opacity: transparent vs opaque. ΔE 2.5 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Satchel Brown catalog data
More from Army PainterSatchel Brown by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #583D32, RGB 88/61/50, and CIELAB 28.5/10.2/11.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Satchel Brown is a dark warm brown with dark value (L*: 28.5). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.4), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Dark
warm
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
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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