Color Information
HEX
#8A7F6E
RGB
138, 127, 110
LAB
53.7, 1.2, 10.8
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Runelord Brass by Citadel (ΔE 1.0)
purpose: wash vs paint; opacity: transparent vs opaque. ΔE 1.0 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Muddy Wash catalog data
More from P3 FormulaMuddy Wash by P3 Formula is cataloged as shade, transparent, Privateer Press Formula P3 Wash in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #8A7F6E, RGB 138/127/110, and CIELAB 53.7/1.2/10.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 20 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
Muddy Wash is a brown with medium value (L*: 53.7). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 10.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium
neutral
Muted
Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
White
Light transparent paints show best over bright primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base 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