#A39179
Duncan

Temple Stone

Wave 1

acrylic
orange

Color Information

HEX

#A39179

RGB

163, 145, 121

LAB

61.1, 2.8, 15.2

Closest catalog-color match

US Army Sand FS 30277 by Mission Models (ΔE 0.0)

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 0.0 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.

Temple Stone catalog data

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Temple Stone by Duncan is cataloged as acrylic, Wave 1 in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #A39179, RGB 163/145/121, and CIELAB 61.1/2.8/15.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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

Temple Stone is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 61.1). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 61.1

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 15.5

Moderate

Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Layer Paint
70% confidence

Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a layer 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