#B7945C
Citadel

Karak Stone

Layer

layer
semi-opaque
orange

Color Information

HEX

#B7945C

RGB

183, 148, 92

LAB

63.4, 5.9, 34.4

Closest catalog-color match

Festering Brown by Coat d'Arms (ΔE 1.4)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products 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 1.4 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Karak Stone catalog data

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Karak Stone by Citadel is cataloged as layer, semi-opaque, Layer in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #B7945C, RGB 183/148/92, and CIELAB 63.4/5.9/34.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Karak Stone is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 63.4). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 34.9), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 63.4

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 34.9

Saturated

Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.

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

Layer Paint
70% confidence

Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a layer 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