Color Information
HEX
#463F39
RGB
70, 63, 57
LAB
27.2, 1.8, 4.8
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Charadon Granite catalog data
More from CitadelCharadon Granite by Citadel is cataloged as acrylic, Foundation (discontinued) in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #463F39, RGB 70/63/57, and CIELAB 27.2/1.8/4.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Charadon Granite is a dark muted brown with dark value (L*: 27.2). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 5.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Dark
neutral
Muted
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
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
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
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