Color Information
HEX
#3E1A17
RGB
62, 26, 23
LAB
14.5, 17.3, 10.4
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Buy on AmazonClosest catalog-color match
Permanent Maroon by Golden (ΔE 1.2)
purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 1.2 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Cygor Brown catalog data
More from CitadelCygor Brown by Citadel is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Contrast in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #3E1A17, RGB 62/26/23, and CIELAB 14.5/17.3/10.4. 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.
Closest catalog colors
Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Cross-brand catalog colors
Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Technical Color Analysis
Cygor Brown is a very dark warm red with very dark value (L*: 14.5). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 20.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Very Dark
warm
Moderate
Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
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
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