Color Information
HEX
#AB9B8B
RGB
171, 155, 139
LAB
64.9, 3.2, 10.5
Product Code
6300
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Prairie Sage by Folk Art (ΔE 1.8)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.8 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Agrax Earthshade by Citadel (ΔE 1.7)
purpose: paint vs wash; opacity: opaque vs transparent. ΔE 1.7 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Taupe catalog data
More from Folk ArtTaupe by Folk Art (product code 6300) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Multi-Surface Metallic Acrylics in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #AB9B8B, RGB 171/155/139, and CIELAB 64.9/3.2/10.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Cross-brand catalog colors
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Technical Color Analysis
Taupe is a orange with medium-light value (L*: 64.9). This warm color has muted saturation (chroma: 11.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Light
warm
Muted
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer 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