Color Information
HEX
#B89142
RGB
184, 145, 66
LAB
62.4, 5.9, 46.5
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Bubonic Brown catalog data
More from CitadelBubonic Brown by Citadel is cataloged as acrylic, Foundation (discontinued) in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #B89142, RGB 184/145/66, and CIELAB 62.4/5.9/46.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Bubonic Brown is a warm vibrant brown with medium-light value (L*: 62.4). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 46.9), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
warm
Saturated
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
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-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
Search for lighter variants of this color family for highlight layers.
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