Color Information
HEX
#882A1E
RGB
136, 42, 30
LAB
31.8, 39.3, 29.7
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Spiritstone Red by Citadel (ΔE 1.0)
purpose: varnish vs effect. ΔE 1.0 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Primer Red catalog data
More from Green Stuff WorldPrimer Red by Green Stuff World is cataloged as varnish, matte, Matt Surface in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #882A1E, RGB 136/42/30, and CIELAB 31.8/39.3/29.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Primer Red is a warm vibrant red with medium-dark value (L*: 31.8). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 49.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
warm
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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