#976C51
Foundry

Rich Butternut

Foundry Paint System

Color Information

HEX

#976C51

RGB

151, 108, 81

LAB

49.4, 13.7, 21.9

Product Code

115B

Closest catalog-color match

Sand Brown by Vallejo (ΔE 1.2)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.2 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Rich Butternut catalog data

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Rich Butternut by Foundry (product code 115B) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the brown color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #976C51, RGB 151/108/81, and CIELAB 49.4/13.7/21.9. 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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Technical Color Analysis

Rich Butternut is a warm brown with medium value (L*: 49.4). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 25.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage.

LightnessL* 49.4

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 25.8

Moderate

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

Base Paint
60% confidence

Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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