#B85923
Apple Barrel

Jack-O-Lantern

Colors

acrylic
orange

Color Information

HEX

#B85923

RGB

184, 89, 35

LAB

48.8, 35.0, 46.9

Product Code

21472

Closest catalog-color match

Bronze Metallic by Humbrol (ΔE 4.9)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: source not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 4.9 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Tan by Humbrol (ΔE 3.2)

purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 3.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Jack-O-Lantern catalog data

More from Apple Barrel

Jack-O-Lantern by Apple Barrel (product code 21472) is cataloged as acrylic, Colors in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #B85923, RGB 184/89/35, and CIELAB 48.8/35.0/46.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 12 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

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

Technical Color Analysis

Jack-O-Lantern is a warm vibrant orange with medium value (L*: 48.8). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 58.5), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 48.8

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 58.5

Highly Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

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