Color Information
HEX
#A1A5AF
RGB
161, 165, 175
LAB
67.7, 0.6, -5.6
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Drakenhof Nightshade catalog data
More from CitadelDrakenhof Nightshade by Citadel is cataloged as shade, transparent, Shade in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A1A5AF, RGB 161/165/175, and CIELAB 67.7/0.6/-5.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Drakenhof Nightshade is a muted grey with medium-light value (L*: 67.7). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 5.7), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Light
neutral
Muted
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
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
Light transparent paints show best over bright 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