#6C4811
Citadel

XV-88

Air

air
semi-opaque
orange

Color Information

HEX

#6C4811

RGB

108, 72, 17

LAB

33.7, 10.3, 36.8

Closest catalog-color match

English Field Brown by Green Stuff World (ΔE 2.7)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: source not recorded or recognized; chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: candidate 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 2.7 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

XV-88 catalog data

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XV-88 by Citadel is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Air in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #6C4811, RGB 108/72/17, and CIELAB 33.7/10.3/36.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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

XV-88 is a warm orange with medium-dark value (L*: 33.7). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 38.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 33.7

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 38.2

Saturated

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.

Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

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