#9D4925
Army Painter

Ruddy Fur

Speedpaint Set 2.0

contrast
transparent
orange

Color Information

HEX

#9D4925

RGB

157, 73, 37

LAB

41.3, 32.5, 37.1

Product Code

null

Closest catalog-color match

Bloodstone by P3 Formula (ΔE 1.3)

purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 1.3 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Ruddy Fur catalog data

More from Army Painter

Ruddy Fur by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #9D4925, RGB 157/73/37, and CIELAB 41.3/32.5/37.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 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

Ruddy Fur is a warm vibrant orange with medium-dark value (L*: 41.3). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 49.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 41.3

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 49.3

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.

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

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