#490F06
Citadel

Mournfang Brown

Base

base
opaque
red

Color Information

HEX

#490F06

RGB

73, 15, 6

LAB

14.2, 26.8, 19.4

Closest catalog-color match

Amethyst Rose by P3 Formula (ΔE 2.4)

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 2.4 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Mournfang Brown catalog data

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Mournfang Brown by Citadel is cataloged as base, opaque, Base in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #490F06, RGB 73/15/6, and CIELAB 14.2/26.8/19.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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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Technical Color Analysis

Mournfang Brown is a very dark warm red with very dark value (L*: 14.2). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 33.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 14.2

Very Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 33.1

Saturated

Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.

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

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

Shadow Paint
90% confidence

Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow 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