#E0181B
Humbrol

Fire Orange

Humbrol Acrylics - Gloss

varnish
gloss
red

Color Information

HEX

#E0181B

RGB

224, 24, 27

LAB

47.7, 70.5, 52.4

Product Code

209

Closest catalog-color match

Angron Red Clear by Citadel (ΔE 3.3)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: candidate not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Red Label by Scale75 (ΔE 2.1)

purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 2.1 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Fire Orange catalog data

More from Humbrol

Fire Orange by Humbrol (product code 209) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Humbrol Acrylics - Gloss in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #E0181B, RGB 224/24/27, and CIELAB 47.7/70.5/52.4. 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.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

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

Technical Color Analysis

Fire Orange is a warm vibrant red with medium value (L*: 47.7). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 87.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 47.7

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 87.8

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.

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