Color Information
HEX
#8A6133
RGB
138, 97, 51
LAB
44.5, 11.5, 32.4
Product Code
AK4222
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Earth Red by Italeri (ΔE 1.8)
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Nº6 Earth Yellow catalog data
More from AK InteractiveNº6 Earth Yellow by AK Interactive (product code AK4222) is cataloged as acrylic, AFV in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #8A6133, RGB 138/97/51, and CIELAB 44.5/11.5/32.4. 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
Nº6 Earth Yellow is a warm brown with medium-dark value (L*: 44.5). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 34.4), 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
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
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