Color Information
HEX
#A2855B
RGB
162, 133, 91
LAB
57.3, 5.2, 26.8
Product Code
115C
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Rich Butternut Light catalog data
More from FoundryRich Butternut Light by Foundry (product code 115C) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A2855B, RGB 162/133/91, and CIELAB 57.3/5.2/26.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Rich Butternut Light is a warm brown with medium-light value (L*: 57.3). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 27.3), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Medium-Light
warm
Moderate
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.
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
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