Color Information
HEX
#821D23
RGB
130, 29, 35
LAB
28.8, 42.7, 22.9
Product Code
null
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Cadmium-free Red Deep by Liquitex (ΔE 3.8)
Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.8 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Slaughter Red by Army Painter (ΔE 3.4)
purpose: paint vs contrast. ΔE 3.4 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Gemstone Red catalog data
More from Army PainterGemstone Red by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as acrylic, Warpaints Fanatic in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #821D23, RGB 130/29/35, and CIELAB 28.8/42.7/22.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 14 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
Gemstone Red is a dark warm vibrant red with dark value (L*: 28.8). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 48.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
warm
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
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