Color Information
HEX
#B4AA9E
RGB
180, 170, 158
LAB
70.1, 1.5, 7.5
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Dheneb Stone by Citadel (ΔE 1.2)
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Agrax Earthshade Gloss catalog data
More from CitadelAgrax Earthshade Gloss by Citadel is cataloged as shade, transparent, Shade in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #B4AA9E, RGB 180/170/158, and CIELAB 70.1/1.5/7.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 11 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
Agrax Earthshade Gloss is a light muted orange with light value (L*: 70.1). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 7.6), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Light
neutral
Muted
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
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
White
Light transparent paints show best over bright primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
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