#D8C6A2
Folk Art

Sahara Gold

Metallics

metallic
metallic
opaque
orange

Color Information

HEX

#D8C6A2

RGB

216, 198, 162

LAB

80.5, 0.7, 20.4

Product Code

577

Closest catalog-color match

American Tan Light by Foundry (ΔE 1.7)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products 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 1.7 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Sahara Gold catalog data

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Sahara Gold by Folk Art (product code 577) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallics in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #D8C6A2, RGB 216/198/162, and CIELAB 80.5/0.7/20.4. 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

Sahara Gold is a light warm orange with light value (L*: 80.5). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 20.4), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 80.5

Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 20.4

Moderate

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.

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

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

Highlight Paint
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight 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