Color Information
HEX
#DBDCC6
RGB
219, 220, 198
LAB
87.2, -4.1, 10.7
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Insignia White Ana 601 by Mr. Paint (ΔE 2.6)
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Longbeard Grey catalog data
More from CitadelLongbeard Grey by Citadel is cataloged as dry, Dry in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #DBDCC6, RGB 219/220/198, and CIELAB 87.2/-4.1/10.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Longbeard Grey is a very light yellow with very light value (L*: 87.2). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 11.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Very Light
neutral
Muted
Near-white color ideal for extreme highlights, light effects, and maximum contrast points.
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
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
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