Color Information
HEX
#624341
RGB
98, 67, 65
LAB
31.8, 13.1, 6.6
Product Code
70.605
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German Red Brown catalog data
More from VallejoGerman Red Brown by Vallejo (product code 70.605) is cataloged as primer, Surface Primer in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #624341, RGB 98/67/65, and CIELAB 31.8/13.1/6.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
German Red Brown is a red with medium-dark value (L*: 31.8). This warm color has muted saturation (chroma: 14.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Dark
warm
Muted
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.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
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)
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