Color Information
HEX
#AD9F7A
RGB
173, 159, 122
LAB
65.8, -0.7, 21.2
Product Code
92A
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Flat Desert Tan by Italeri (ΔE 1.8)
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American Tan Shade catalog data
More from FoundryAmerican Tan Shade by Foundry (product code 92A) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #AD9F7A, RGB 173/159/122, and CIELAB 65.8/-0.7/21.2. 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
American Tan Shade is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 65.8). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 21.2), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Medium-Light
warm
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
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
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