#556229
Citadel

Deathworld Forest

Base

base
opaque
green

Color Information

HEX

#556229

RGB

85, 98, 41

LAB

39.3, -14.6, 30.3

Closest catalog-color match

Death Guard Green by Citadel (ΔE 0.0)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 0.0 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.

Deathworld Forest catalog data

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Deathworld Forest by Citadel is cataloged as base, opaque, Base in the green color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #556229, RGB 85/98/41, and CIELAB 39.3/-14.6/30.3. 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.

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Technical Color Analysis

Deathworld Forest is a warm green with medium-dark value (L*: 39.3). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 33.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 39.3

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 33.6

Saturated

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

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

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

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