Color Information
HEX
#A77353
RGB
167, 115, 83
LAB
53.1, 16.7, 25.9
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Cork Brown by Vallejo (ΔE 2.0)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: source not recorded or recognized; chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: candidate not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.0 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
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Warrior Skin by Army Painter (ΔE 1.4)
opacity: semi-opaque vs transparent. ΔE 1.4 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Balthasar Gold catalog data
More from CitadelBalthasar Gold by Citadel is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Air in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A77353, RGB 167/115/83, and CIELAB 53.1/16.7/25.9. 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
Balthasar Gold is a warm brown with medium value (L*: 53.1). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 30.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium
warm
Saturated
Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base 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