Color Information
HEX
#B8ACA0
RGB
184, 172, 160
LAB
71.0, 2.2, 7.7
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Silk Grey RAL 7044 by Mr. Paint (ΔE 2.7)
Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.7 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Agrax Earthshade Gloss by Citadel (ΔE 1.2)
purpose: paint vs wash. ΔE 1.2 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Dheneb Stone catalog data
More from CitadelDheneb Stone by Citadel is cataloged as acrylic, Foundation (discontinued) in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #B8ACA0, RGB 184/172/160, and CIELAB 71.0/2.2/7.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 13 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
Dheneb Stone is a light muted orange with light value (L*: 71.0). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 8.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Light
neutral
Muted
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
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
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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