#C52822
Army Painter

Archangel Red

Warpaints Air

air
semi-opaque
red

Color Information

HEX

#C52822

RGB

197, 40, 34

LAB

43.5, 59.8, 43.2

Product Code

null

Closest catalog-color match

Orange Magma by Army Painter (ΔE 0.0)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: both products not recorded or recognized; chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 0.0 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.

Archangel Red catalog data

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Archangel Red by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Warpaints Air in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #C52822, RGB 197/40/34, and CIELAB 43.5/59.8/43.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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

Archangel Red is a warm vibrant red with medium-dark value (L*: 43.5). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 73.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 43.5

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 73.8

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

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.

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