#BE3F20
Army Painter

Fire Giant Orange

Speedpaint Set

contrast
transparent
red

Color Information

HEX

#BE3F20

RGB

190, 63, 32

LAB

45.1, 49.5, 45.2

Product Code

null

Closest catalog-color match

Phoenix Orange by Vallejo (ΔE 5.8)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 5.8 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Macharius Solar Orange by Citadel (ΔE 3.3)

purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Fire Giant Orange catalog data

More from Army Painter

Fire Giant Orange by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #BE3F20, RGB 190/63/32, and CIELAB 45.1/49.5/45.2. 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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Closest catalog colors

Digital color matches

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

Fire Giant Orange is a warm vibrant red with medium value (L*: 45.1). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 67.0), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 45.1

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 67.0

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

White or Off-white

Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly

Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)

Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance

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