#922D25
Apple Barrel

Hot Ember

Gloss™

varnish
gloss
red

Color Information

HEX

#922D25

RGB

146, 45, 37

LAB

34.2, 41.9, 28.8

Product Code

20264E

Closest catalog-color match

Standard Rust by Mission Models (ΔE 2.3)

purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 2.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Hot Ember catalog data

More from Apple Barrel

Hot Ember by Apple Barrel (product code 20264E) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Gloss™ in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #922D25, RGB 146/45/37, and CIELAB 34.2/41.9/28.8. 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.

How PaintAtlas computes ΔE and catalog matches

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Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Hot Ember is a warm vibrant red with medium-dark value (L*: 34.2). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 50.9), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 34.2

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 50.9

Highly 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.

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

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