#FD5D47
Golden

Fluorescent Red

SoFlat Matte Acrylic Colors

varnish
matte
red

Color Information

HEX

#FD5D47

RGB

253, 93, 71

LAB

60.9, 59.7, 44.9

Product Code

6780

Closest catalog-color match

Sanguinem Red by Green Stuff World (ΔE 3.8)

purpose: varnish vs ink. ΔE 3.8 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Fluorescent Red catalog data

More from Golden

Fluorescent Red by Golden (product code 6780) is cataloged as varnish, matte, SoFlat Matte Acrylic Colors in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #FD5D47, RGB 253/93/71, and CIELAB 60.9/59.7/44.9. 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

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Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Fluorescent Red is a warm vibrant red with medium-light value (L*: 60.9). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 74.7), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 60.9

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 74.7

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

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

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.

Use After (Highlights)

Search for lighter variants of this color family for highlight layers.

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