Color Information
HEX
#25698A
RGB
37, 105, 138
LAB
41.7, -9.7, -24.3
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Gryph-Charger Grey catalog data
More from CitadelGryph-Charger Grey by Citadel is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Contrast in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #25698A, RGB 37/105/138, and CIELAB 41.7/-9.7/-24.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Gryph-Charger Grey is a cool cyan with medium-dark value (L*: 41.7). This cool color has moderate saturation (chroma: 26.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Medium-Dark
cool
Moderate
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
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
Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base 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