Color Information
HEX
#C8946F
RGB
200, 148, 111
LAB
65.4, 15.0, 27.2
Product Code
AK727
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RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown catalog data
More from AK InteractiveRAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown by AK Interactive (product code AK727) is cataloged as acrylic, AFV in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #C8946F, RGB 200/148/111, and CIELAB 65.4/15.0/27.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 65.4). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 31.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
warm
Saturated
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.
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
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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