#E29207
Humbrol

Brass Metallic

Humbrol Acrylics - Metallics

metallic
metallic
opaque
orange

Color Information

HEX

#E29207

RGB

226, 146, 7

LAB

67.1, 21.8, 71.2

Product Code

54

Closest catalog-color match

Ochre Shade by Foundry (ΔE 1.3)

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 1.3 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Brass Metallic catalog data

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Brass Metallic by Humbrol (product code 54) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Humbrol Acrylics - Metallics in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #E29207, RGB 226/146/7, and CIELAB 67.1/21.8/71.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 18 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

Brass Metallic is a warm vibrant orange with medium-light value (L*: 67.1). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 74.4), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 67.1

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 74.4

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

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
70% confidence

Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

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

Use Before (Shadows/Base)

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