#F2DFB7
Humbrol

Oak

Humbrol Acrylics - Satin

acrylic
satin
orange

Color Information

HEX

#F2DFB7

RGB

242, 223, 183

LAB

89.4, 0.4, 22.0

Product Code

71

Closest catalog-color match

Base Skin Tone by Tom Color (ΔE 2.2)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: candidate not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Oak catalog data

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Oak by Humbrol (product code 71) is cataloged as acrylic, satin, Humbrol Acrylics - Satin in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #F2DFB7, RGB 242/223/183, and CIELAB 89.4/0.4/22.0. 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

Oak is a very light warm orange with very light value (L*: 89.4). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 22.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 89.4

Very Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 22.0

Moderate

Near-white color ideal for extreme highlights, light effects, and maximum contrast points.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

White or Light Grey

Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Highlight Paint
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight 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