#EF2D11
Golden

Cadmium Red Light

SoFlat Matte Acrylic Colors

varnish
matte
red

Color Information

HEX

#EF2D11

RGB

239, 45, 17

LAB

52.1, 70.2, 60.5

Product Code

6545

Closest catalog-color match

Fluorescent Orange by Mr. Hobby (ΔE 3.0)

purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 3.0 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Cadmium Red Light catalog data

More from Golden

Cadmium Red Light by Golden (product code 6545) is cataloged as varnish, matte, SoFlat Matte Acrylic Colors in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #EF2D11, RGB 239/45/17, and CIELAB 52.1/70.2/60.5. 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

Cadmium Red Light is a warm vibrant red with medium value (L*: 52.1). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 92.7), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 52.1

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 92.7

Highly Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base in your layering sequence.

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