Color Information
HEX
#F3C498
RGB
243, 196, 152
LAB
82.3, 10.9, 28.4
Product Code
null
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Orange Pink by Vallejo (ΔE 2.7)
opacity: transparent vs semi-opaque. ΔE 2.7 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Pastel Salmon catalog data
More from Army PainterPastel Salmon by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #F3C498, RGB 243/196/152, and CIELAB 82.3/10.9/28.4. 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.
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Technical Color Analysis
Pastel Salmon is a light warm orange with light value (L*: 82.3). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 30.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Light
warm
Saturated
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
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
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
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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