#B3972C
Folk Art

Inca Gold

Metallics

metallic
metallic
opaque
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#B3972C

RGB

179, 151, 44

LAB

63.3, -0.8, 56.7

Product Code

676

Closest catalog-color match

Palomino Gold by Reaper (ΔE 4.2)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 4.2 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Inca Gold catalog data

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Inca Gold by Folk Art (product code 676) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallics in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #B3972C, RGB 179/151/44, and CIELAB 63.3/-0.8/56.7. 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Inca Gold is a warm vibrant yellow with medium-light value (L*: 63.3). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 56.7), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 63.3

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 56.7

Highly Saturated

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.

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

Recommended Undercoats

Gloss Black

Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth

Dark Brown or Grey

Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving

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