#373A22
Citadel

Typhus Corrosion

Technical

technical
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#373A22

RGB

55, 58, 34

LAB

23.5, -6.0, 14.5

Closest catalog-color match

Zombie Dip by Green Stuff World (ΔE 0.8)

purpose: effect vs ink. ΔE 0.8 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Typhus Corrosion catalog data

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Typhus Corrosion by Citadel is cataloged as technical, Technical in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #373A22, RGB 55/58/34, and CIELAB 23.5/-6.0/14.5. 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

Typhus Corrosion is a dark warm yellow with dark value (L*: 23.5). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 23.5

Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 15.7

Moderate

Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.

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

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