Color Information
HEX
#442B25
RGB
68, 43, 37
LAB
20.4, 10.7, 8.6
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Catachan Fleshtone catalog data
More from CitadelCatachan Fleshtone by Citadel is cataloged as base, opaque, Base in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #442B25, RGB 68/43/37, and CIELAB 20.4/10.7/8.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Catachan Fleshtone is a dark red with dark value (L*: 20.4). This warm color has muted saturation (chroma: 13.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Dark
warm
Muted
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.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
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