Color Information
HEX
#171314
RGB
23, 19, 20
LAB
6.3, 2.0, 0.0
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Corvus Black by Citadel (ΔE 0.0)
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Mordant Earth catalog data
More from CitadelMordant Earth by Citadel is cataloged as technical, Technical in the black color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #171314, RGB 23/19/20, and CIELAB 6.3/2.0/0.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Mordant Earth is a very dark muted black with very dark value (L*: 6.3). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 2.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Very Dark
neutral
Achromatic
Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Nearly colorless/grey. Perfect for desaturated subjects like stone, ash, or neutral fabrics.
Recommended Undercoats
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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