#60001C
Citadel

Volupus Pink

Contrast

contrast
transparent
red

Color Information

HEX

#60001C

RGB

96, 0, 28

LAB

18.2, 40.2, 13.0

Closest catalog-color match

Real Red by Apple Barrel (ΔE 5.2)

purpose: contrast vs varnish. ΔE 5.2 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Volupus Pink catalog data

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Volupus Pink by Citadel is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Contrast in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #60001C, RGB 96/0/28, and CIELAB 18.2/40.2/13.0. 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Volupus Pink is a dark warm vibrant red with dark value (L*: 18.2). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 42.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 18.2

Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 42.2

Saturated

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.

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

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