Color Information
HEX
#FFBF0F
RGB
255, 191, 15
LAB
81.0, 10.5, 81.5
Product Code
3C
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Hiway Yellow 1930 / 1990 Heavy Equipment by Mission Models (ΔE 1.2)
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Orange Light catalog data
More from FoundryOrange Light by Foundry (product code 3C) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #FFBF0F, RGB 255/191/15, and CIELAB 81.0/10.5/81.5. 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
Orange Light is a light warm vibrant orange with light value (L*: 81.0). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 82.2), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Light
warm
Highly Saturated
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.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
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