#907317
Army Painter

Hoplite Gold

Speedpaint Set 2.0

contrast
transparent
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#907317

RGB

144, 115, 23

LAB

49.8, 2.4, 50.5

Product Code

null

Closest catalog-color match

Glittering Loot by Army Painter (ΔE 5.2)

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 5.2 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Military Yellow by Vallejo (ΔE 4.6)

purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 4.6 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Hoplite Gold catalog data

More from Army Painter

Hoplite Gold by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #907317, RGB 144/115/23, and CIELAB 49.8/2.4/50.5. 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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Digital color matches

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

Technical Color Analysis

Hoplite Gold is a warm vibrant yellow with medium value (L*: 49.8). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 50.5), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 49.8

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 50.5

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

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