#718025
Citadel

Plaguebearer Flesh

Contrast

contrast
transparent
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#718025

RGB

113, 128, 37

LAB

50.8, -18.5, 45.2

Closest catalog-color match

Militarum Green by Citadel (ΔE 5.0)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products 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. ΔE 5.0 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Golden Olive by AK Interactive (ΔE 4.2)

purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 4.2 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Plaguebearer Flesh catalog data

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Plaguebearer Flesh by Citadel is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Contrast in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #718025, RGB 113/128/37, and CIELAB 50.8/-18.5/45.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 15 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

Plaguebearer Flesh is a warm vibrant yellow with medium value (L*: 50.8). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 48.9), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 50.8

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 48.9

Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

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

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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