Color Information
HEX
#5A422F
RGB
90, 66, 47
LAB
30.1, 7.6, 15.6
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Light Umber by Monument Pro Acryl (ΔE 1.8)
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Scorched Brown catalog data
More from CitadelScorched Brown by Citadel is cataloged as acrylic, Foundation (discontinued) in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #5A422F, RGB 90/66/47, and CIELAB 30.1/7.6/15.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Scorched Brown is a warm brown with medium-dark value (L*: 30.1). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 17.4), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Medium-Dark
warm
Moderate
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
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