Color Information
HEX
#750418
RGB
117, 4, 24
LAB
23.5, 44.8, 23.2
Product Code
20637
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Cherry Red Čsn 8850 by Mr. Paint (ΔE 4.0)
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Hot Rod Red catalog data
More from Apple BarrelHot Rod Red by Apple Barrel (product code 20637) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Gloss™ in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #750418, RGB 117/4/24, and CIELAB 23.5/44.8/23.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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
Hot Rod Red is a dark warm vibrant red with dark value (L*: 23.5). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 50.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
warm
Highly Saturated
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
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
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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