Color Information
HEX
#860B0E
RGB
134, 11, 14
LAB
27.7, 48.0, 34.6
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Quinacridone Magenta by Golden (ΔE 2.7)
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Blood Angels Red catalog data
More from CitadelBlood Angels Red by Citadel is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Contrast in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #860B0E, RGB 134/11/14, and CIELAB 27.7/48.0/34.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Blood Angels Red is a dark warm vibrant red with dark value (L*: 27.7). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 59.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
warm
Highly Saturated
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.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
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